Mechanical Drafter 2 -- Energy & Industrial
About The Position
The Mechanical Drafter 2 supports mechanical design teams on Oil & Gas and Power projects. The role prepares and modifies detailed CAD drawings and 3D layout deliverables, incorporates engineering markups, and assists with physical design packages. It is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The drafter works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, follows company and project drafting standards, and completes deliverables according to project plans, schedules, priorities, and budget constraints. The role may also support field activities at client facilities, including gathering measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, walkdowns, and data collection. Travel may be needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering. Sargent & Lundy encourages employees to use relevant technology, including emerging digital tools, with professional judgment and review. The position does not include U.S. work authorization sponsorship. The stated compensation range is $45,480–$65,460, and eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- Associate degree in drafting or CAD technology, or a high school diploma with relevant drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- At least 1 year of drafting experience, including prior drafting and field experience relevant to industrial mechanical design work.
- 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.
- 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 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 support accurate, timely design deliverables.
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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
