Mechanical Drafter 1 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Drafter 1 supports mechanical design teams working on Oil & Gas and Power projects. The role prepares and modifies detailed CAD drawings and 3D layout deliverables, incorporates engineering markups, and assists in developing physical design packages. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The drafter works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, applies company and project drafting standards, and completes work according to project plans, schedules, priorities, deadlines, and budget constraints. Field support may include gathering measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, and participating in walkdowns and data collection at client facilities. Sargent & Lundy describes comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The position’s stated compensation range is $38,560–$55,490, and eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Associate degree in drafting or CAD technology, or a high school diploma with relevant drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, supports, and related physical design deliverables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD software, and 3D plant layout design tools.
Strong communication, organization, accuracy, multitasking, and schedule-management skills.
Commitment to safety and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx, MicroStation, or similar design platforms used for plant layout and drafting.
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering.
Drafting experience, including prior drafting and field experience relevant to industrial mechanical design work.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, and maintain complex drawing diagrams, layouts, and detailed mechanical design drawings using CAD and 3D modeling tools.
Interpret and incorporate engineering markups into project drawings and deliverables.
Support multidisciplinary engineering and design teams in developing mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model environment.
Apply company and project drafting standards while working to project plans, schedules, deadlines, priorities, and budget constraints.
Assist with field activities, including gathering measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, and supporting walkdowns and data collection at client facilities.
Communicate effectively with project team members and provide support needed to complete accurate, timely design deliverables.