Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Energy & industrial Group
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Designer 1 leads advanced mechanical design work across Oil & Gas and Power projects. The role independently develops complex deliverables, supports field activities, and mentors less experienced drafters and designers. It develops and coordinates mechanical physical layout drawings and integrated 3D design models for multidisciplinary project teams, and leads challenging assignments involving mechanical systems and design issue resolution. The position also reviews mechanical equipment outlines and interface points, coordinates associated deliverables, and works with other disciplines throughout the plant design process. This role has a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. The position may involve travel for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 key deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
- Review mechanical equipment outlines and interface points and coordinate 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 effectively 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
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
