Mechanical Drafter 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN
•$53,568 - $77,026•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. As an associate mechanical drafter, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined engineering and design project team developing mechanical equipment location, piping layout and pipe support deliverables.

Requirements

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
  • Proficiency in 3D integrated plant modeling design software tools
  • Proficiency in 3D MicroStation or 3D AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in reading spreadsheets created from the 3D model
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the project design process

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency with MicroStation
  • Experience with detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
  • Experience in the review of mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing the associated deliverables
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role
  • Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in 3D model reviews and the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design
  • Layout mechanical equipment maintaining required spatial clearances utilizing 3D modeling software
  • Develop physical piping layout and pipe support designs utilizing 3D modeling software in an integrated 3D design environment
  • Layout piping, associated components and pipe supports utilizing system design criteria and engineering piping & instrumentation diagram (P&ID) information
  • Work with mechanical equipment 3D model layout and vendor drawings to verify equipment and component connection points
  • Work in 3D model with other design disciplines to ensure that physical clearances are met and constructability, accessibility, and operations and maintenance requirements are maintained
  • Work with piping stress and structural engineers to locate and detail required pipe supports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & 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 (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
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