Senior Mechanical Designer 1 (SmartPlant) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

9d•$77,890 - $118,999•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and focuses on the design of mechanical components for nuclear power projects. The role involves working with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to create various types of drawings and models using specialized software. The Senior Mechanical Designer will also lead design efforts, coordinate with other team members, and mentor less experienced designers. This role is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling software including the following: Understanding of the integration aspects of SPID, SPF and S3D, Clash detection resolution, Discrepancy checks between deliverables, Interface with SmartPlant Administrators in the development of mechanical deliverable templates and catalogs, Drawing Presentation Rules Set Up, Plant model data management.
10 or more years of detailed design experience in the development of mechanical plant design drawings; piping, pipe supports and equipment layout.
Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models.
Experience in the review of project deliverables and drawing requirements.
Experience in the review of vendor drawings and interface points.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the plant design process.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD
Microsoft Office tools
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing mechanical general arrangement, piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings in a 3-D model.
Utilize Hexagon’s SmartPlant S3D modeling software and SPF database to generate mechanical design deliverables, BOMs, and commodity lists.
Understand and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams developed using SPID and create physical design consistent with the engineering requirements.
Act as the mechanical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and report status.
Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design.
Independently plan and execute design of mechanical deliverables.
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.