Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Reston, VA

About The Position

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
Experience in the review of mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing the associated deliverables
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation
Demonstrate an 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

Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
Challenging assignments that include the design of mechanical systems, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical design issues
Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics
Act as the Mechanical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model
Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
Independently plan and execute design deliverables, such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings
There may be the opportunity to conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers