Mechanical Drafter 3 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

9d•$53,568 - $77,026•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 uses CAD and 3D modeling tools to develop and maintain mechanical layouts and drawings, while applying company and project drafting standards and working to project schedules, priorities, deadlines, and budget constraints. This is a hybrid role with three days per week in the office and two days remote. The drafter may assist with field activities at client facilities, including gathering measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, and supporting walkdowns and data collection. The role involves communicating with project team members and supporting accurate, timely design deliverables. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The stated compensation range is $53,568–$77,026; eligible employees may also be able to participate in 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.
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 United States without employer sponsorship.

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 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 and work 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 to complete accurate, timely design deliverables.