Mechanical Designer 3 - Mission Critical
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Designer 3 for its Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. The role supports multidisciplinary projects involving facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste and safely handling and processing nuclear material. The designer develops mechanical designs for specialized, one-of-a-kind equipment—including gloveboxes, precision furnaces, hot cells, custom pressure vessels, controls, and auxiliary systems. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, the position develops drawings and 3D CAD models, coordinates detailed design phases, and produces complete design packages. The designer may also participate in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, and provides guidance to less-experienced designers and drafters.
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 drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- At least 8 years of experience.
- Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar, to produce 2D and 3D drawings and models.
- Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing associated deliverables.
- Ability to communicate and work with engineering and design teams from other disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- BIM modeling experience using Autodesk products such as Revit or an 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, where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Design special-purpose, one-of-a-kind equipment, including gloveboxes, precision furnaces, hot cells, custom pressure vessels, and associated controls and auxiliary systems.
- Develop drawings and 3D CAD models under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead while working on multidisciplinary design projects.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of 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 other designers and project team members to deliver a complete and timely design package.
- 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 on field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
- Share knowledge with experienced designers through the company's processes and Communities of Practice.
- Provide guidance to support the development of less-experienced designers and drafters.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k)
- Pre-tax commuter account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid annual personal/sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
