Mechanical Project Designer - Nuclear
About The Position
The Mechanical Project Designer works under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead and collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model. The role includes designing mechanical systems, troubleshooting mechanical design issues, and using 3-D modeling software to create mechanical design schematics. The designer may lead coordination of detailed design phases for an integrated mechanical design model, guide other designers and project team members, and independently plan and execute design deliverables. There may also be opportunities to conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities. The position offers a hybrid work schedule. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and one or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- 15 or more years of detailed physical design experience developing mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
- Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3-D plant layout models.
- Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing associated deliverables.
- Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the power plant design process.
- Experience with SmartPlant 3D software.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with MicroStation.
- 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
- Develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model as part of multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical design issues.
- Use 3-D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics.
- Lead coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
- Coordinate and provide guidance to designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design work.
- Independently plan and execute design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
- Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities when needed.
- Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account.
- 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.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
