Mechanical Drafter 3 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

7d•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 in a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. It may involve field activities at client facilities, including gathering measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, and supporting walkdowns and data collection. Travel may be required as needed. The position uses CAD and 3D modeling tools to develop mechanical physical layout drawings and other design deliverables. The drafter applies company and project standards while working within project plans, schedules, deadlines, priorities, and budget constraints, and communicates with team members to help deliver accurate, timely work. Sargent & Lundy describes its Energy & Industrial Group as providing engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including plant design, upgrades, renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. The company notes that employees may use digital tools, including automation and artificial intelligence, where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate 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, and a commitment to safety and confidentiality.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor 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; 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 and work within 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.