Mechanical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy • Richmond, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer 3 develops mechanical design deliverables for nuclear power projects as part of multidisciplinary engineering and design teams. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, the role develops general arrangement, piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings in a 3-D model. The designer uses Hexagon SmartPlant S3D modeling software and the SPF database to create deliverables, bills of materials, and commodity lists, and interprets piping and instrumentation diagrams developed using SPID to produce physical designs consistent with engineering requirements.

The position may serve as the mechanical design team lead, coordinating detailed design phases across an integrated mechanical design model. It resolves model clashes and discrepancies, coordinates with other designers and project team members, independently plans and executes mechanical deliverables, and mentors less experienced drafters and designers. The role offers a hybrid schedule and is based in the Richmond, Mineral, and Surry, Virginia area. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• At least three years of detailed design experience developing mechanical plant design drawings, including piping, pipe supports, and equipment layouts.
• Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling software, including integration with SPID and SPF, clash detection resolution, discrepancy checks between deliverables, and plant model data management.
• Experience interfacing with SmartPlant Administrators to develop mechanical deliverable templates and catalogs.
• Experience with drawing presentation rules setup.
• Experience reviewing project deliverables and drawing requirements.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings and interface points.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the plant design process.
• U.S. work authorization is required; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3-D plant layout models.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical general arrangement, piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings in a 3-D model.
• Use Hexagon SmartPlant S3D and the SPF database to generate mechanical design deliverables, bills of materials, and commodity lists.
• Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams developed using SPID and create physical designs consistent with engineering requirements.
• Lead coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
• Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3-D model and report status.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to designers and project team members to support complete and timely design.
• Independently plan and execute mechanical design deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
• Review project deliverables, drawing requirements, vendor drawings, and interface points.
• Interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the plant design process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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.
• Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed