Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, you will be responsible for developing drawings and/or 3D models, while working on multi-disciplined design projects, and guiding junior-level designers. You will work on challenging assignments that include the design of Mechanical systems, specialty equipment, investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical design issues. Utilize 2D and 3D CAD modeling software tools to generate design packages. Support coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated design model. Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design package. Independently plan and execute design deliverables, such as: Representations of machine components or machine assemblies, including external and internal details of the assembled components. Auxiliary equipment panel layout and design involving pneumatic and / or fluid interfacing components, interconnecting tubing, fittings and supports, piping, fittings and supports, etc. General arrangements (GAs) drawings. Piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings. Equipment location drawings. Perform reviews, conduct walkdowns and gather information of existing facilities, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced designers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”. Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less-experienced designers and drafters.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
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 experience
Proficiency with design software tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar, to produce 2D and 3D drawings and models
Experience in the review of mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing the associated deliverables
Ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines

Nice To Haves

BIM modeling using Autodesk products (Revit) or equivalent
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant

Responsibilities

Developing drawings and/or 3D models
Working on multi-disciplined design projects
Guiding junior-level designers
Designing Mechanical systems and specialty equipment
Investigating, troubleshooting, and solving mechanical design issues
Utilizing 2D and 3D CAD modeling software tools to generate design packages
Supporting coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated design model
Coordinating and providing guidance to other designers and project team members
Independently planning and executing design deliverables (e.g., representations of machine components/assemblies, auxiliary equipment panel layout, piping, GAs, isometrics, pipe support drawings, equipment location drawings)
Performing reviews, conducting walkdowns, and gathering information of existing facilities
Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and peers
Sharing knowledge with other experienced designers
Providing guidance as a mentor to less-experienced designers and drafters