Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Designer will work under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead on multidisciplinary engineering and design teams developing mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3D model. The role includes designing mechanical systems and investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a range of mechanical design issues. The position has a hybrid work schedule, combining office and remote work, and may include field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. The designer will lead coordination of detailed design phases for integrated mechanical design models, provide guidance to designers and project team members, and independently plan and execute design deliverables. The role also includes mentoring less experienced drafters and designers. The position is within Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including existing plant life extensions and modernization, advanced reactor technologies, 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.
- 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 from other disciplines in the power plant design process.
- Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
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
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3D model.
- Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and solve 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 other designers and project team members to support complete and timely design delivery.
- 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 and guide less experienced drafters and designers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
