Sargent & Lundy

Mechanical Project Designer - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy$94K — $143K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience with 1+ years of drafting coursework
  • 15+ years of detailed mechanical design experience in systems development
  • Proficiency in design software for executing 3D plant layout models
  • Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and delivering associated project documentation
  • Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Experience with SmartPlant 3D software

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model under the Mechanical Project Lead
  • Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot a variety of design issues
  • Utilize 3D modeling software to create mechanical design schematics
  • Lead mechanical design coordination during detailed design phases
  • Guide designers and project team members for timely and complete design
  • Plan and execute design deliverables like piping isometrics and equipment location drawings
  • Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities
  • Mentor less experienced drafters and designers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans: medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and accident insurance alongside disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up daycare services
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution and pre-tax commuter accounts
  • Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs
  • Paid time off including sick days, vacation, and holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid parental leave
Full 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.
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and one or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
  • 15+ 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
  • Experience with SmartPlant 3D software

Valued but not required experience:

  • Proficiency with MicroStation
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & 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
Compensation Range$94,247 - $143,989 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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