Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Metairie, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer will work with multidisciplinary engineering and design project teams to develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model for nuclear power projects. The role includes designing mechanical systems, investigating and resolving mechanical design issues, and producing design deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings. The position may also involve field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, the designer may lead coordination of detailed design phases for an integrated mechanical design model, guide other designers and project team members, and mentor less experienced drafters and designers. The role offers a hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, licensing, plant life extensions, digital modernization, conversion initiatives, and new-build projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
Ten or more 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 work with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the power plant design process.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model with multidisciplinary engineering and design project 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 provide guidance to 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 needed.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.