Mechanical Designer 3 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Albuquerque, NM

18h•$68,325 - $104,385

About The Position

Design special-purpose, one-of-a-kind equipment and associated controls and auxiliary systems, including gloveboxes, precision furnaces, hot cells, and custom pressure vessels. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, develop drawings and 3D CAD models for multidisciplinary design projects, investigate and resolve mechanical design issues, and use 2D and 3D CAD tools to create design packages. Coordinate detailed design phases for integrated design models and work with other designers and project team members to deliver complete, timely packages. The role may include field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, and provides opportunities for peer learning and guidance of less-experienced designers and drafters. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division supports U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories, including projects involving environmental cleanup, nuclear waste treatment and disposal, and the safe handling and processing of nuclear material. Candidates must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify, and candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Associate’s degree in a technical area, including drafting, or a high school diploma with equivalent technical design experience.
At least 8 years of experience.
Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar, for producing 2D and 3D drawings and models.
Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing associated deliverables.
Ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams from other disciplines.

Nice To Haves

BIM modeling experience using Autodesk products such as Revit, or equivalent.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Design special-purpose equipment, including gloveboxes, precision furnaces, hot cells, custom pressure vessels, and associated controls and auxiliary systems.
Develop drawings and/or 3D CAD models under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead for multidisciplinary design projects.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve mechanical design issues.
Use 2D and 3D CAD modeling software to generate design packages.
Participate in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated design model.
Coordinate with and support designers and project team members to deliver complete and timely design packages.
Independently plan and execute design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
Potentially accompany and assist designers and engineers during field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
Share knowledge with experienced designers through the company’s processes and Communities of Practice.
Guide less-experienced designers and drafters.