Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Energy & industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Englewood, CO

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer 1 leads advanced mechanical design work for Oil & Gas and Power projects. The role independently develops complex mechanical physical layout drawings and integrated 3D design models, supports field activities, and mentors less experienced drafters and designers. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely.

The designer plans and executes key deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings. The role reviews mechanical equipment outlines and interface points, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, accompanies engineers on field walkdowns and client site data-gathering activities, and uses field information to improve design accuracy and constructability. The designer also provides technical guidance in drafting tools and helps ensure complete and timely project execution.

Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position. Compensation is listed at $77,890–$118,999. Eligible positions may also include a yearly discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• High proficiency with 3D plant layout and mechanical design software tools used to execute integrated physical design work.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate mechanical design deliverables, interface with other disciplines, and guide junior staff.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with AuroCAD, 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.
• Experience with laser scanning and working with point clouds.
• 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

• Independently develop and coordinate complex mechanical physical layout drawings and integrated 3D design models for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Lead challenging design assignments involving mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and resolution of a broad range of mechanical design issues.
• Plan and execute general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
• Review mechanical equipment outlines and interface points and coordinate the development of associated design deliverables.
• Accompany engineers on field walkdowns and client site data-gathering activities, using field information to improve design accuracy and constructability.
• Provide technical guidance in drafting tools and mentor less experienced staff.
• Help ensure complete and timely project execution.
• Coordinate with engineering and design teams from other disciplines throughout the plant design process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-up daycare
• FSA and 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 (PST)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible positions

What This Job Offers

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