Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer 1 works under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead on multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, developing mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3D model for nuclear power projects. The role involves designing mechanical systems and investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving mechanical design issues. The designer may serve as the mechanical design team lead, coordinate detailed design phases for an integrated mechanical design model, and guide project team members to deliver complete work on time. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with time split between the office and remote work. Field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities may also be available.

Requirements

An associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
At least ten years of detailed physical design experience developing mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D 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.

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 where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3D model as part of multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and solve mechanical design issues.
Use 3D 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 guide 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 the opportunity is available.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.