Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

24d•$77,890 - $118,999•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer will work under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model. The role includes designing mechanical systems; investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving mechanical design issues; and using 3D modeling software to generate mechanical design schematics. The designer may serve as the mechanical design team lead for coordinating detailed design phases across an integrated mechanical design model, while guiding designers and project team members to deliver complete work on time. The position includes independently planning and executing design deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics and composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings. Field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities may also be available. The role includes mentoring less experienced drafters and designers. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining office work and remote work from home. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
At least 10 years of detailed physical design experience developing mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing associated deliverables.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.
Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical design issues.
Use 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics.
Lead coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
Coordinate and guide designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design work.
Independently plan and execute design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities when opportunities arise.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
Review mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinate and develop associated deliverables.
Interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the power plant design process.