Senior Mechanical Designer 2 - Energy & industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer 2 leads advanced mechanical design work for Oil & Gas and Power projects. The role independently develops complex deliverables, supports field activities, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and mentors less experienced drafters and designers. This position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remote. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Twelve 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 AutoCAD, CADWorx, MicroStation, or similar plant layout and drafting platforms.
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering.
• Experience with laser scanning and working with point clouds.
• Experience or interest in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

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 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 to 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 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 to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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