Mechanical Drafter 3 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy • Midland, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Drafter 3 supports mechanical design teams on Oil & Gas and Power projects by preparing and modifying detailed CAD drawings and 3D layout deliverables, incorporating engineering markups, and assisting with physical design packages. The role works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, applying company and project drafting standards while meeting project plans, schedules, deadlines, priorities, and budget constraints. It also involves field support, including measurements, tie-in location, as-building existing systems, walkdowns, and data collection at client facilities. The position follows a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote.

Sargent & Lundy's Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions across power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects. The company notes that employees may use digital tools, including automation and artificial intelligence, where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

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.
• The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx, MicroStation, or similar 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree