Sargent & Lundy

Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy$77K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical plant design, including piping and equipment layout.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Mechanical, Revit, and Navisworks Manage.
  • Strong skills in clash detection resolution and troubleshooting design discrepancies.
  • Able to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
  • Experience in reviewing project and vendor drawings for compliance and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Mechanical Project Lead in developing 3D mechanical design deliverables and layouts.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit to create designs, BOMs, and commodity lists.
  • Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams and ensure design alignment with engineering requirements.
  • Lead the mechanical design team in coordinating detailed design phases.
  • Identify and resolve clashes in the 3D modeling process and report on status.
  • Guide and mentor junior designers and drafters through the design process.
  • Independently plan and execute the development of mechanical deliverables.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days of in-office work.
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop less experienced team members.
  • Participation in a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
  • Ability to work in a forward-thinking nuclear engineering environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
  • Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
Full Job Description
Description
  • 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 general arrangement, piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings in a 3-D model
  • Utilize Autodesk’s AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit modeling software to generate mechanical design deliverables, BOMs, and commodity lists
  • Understand and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams developed using Plant 3D and create physical design consistent with the engineering requirements
  • Act as the mechanical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model
  • Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and report status
  • Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
  • Independently plan and execute design of mechanical deliverables
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experienced and proficient with AutoCAD Plant 3D software and other tool sets including AutoCAD Mechanical, MEP, and Map 3D. Experienced and proficient with Navisworks Manage and Revit software including the following:
    • Understanding of the integration aspects of P&IDs with 3D model development
    • Clash detection resolution
    • Discrepancy checks between deliverables
    • Interface with IT Administrators in the development of mechanical deliverable templates and catalogs
    • Drawing Presentation Set Up
    • Plant 3D and Revit model data management
  • Minimum seven years of detailed design experience in the development of mechanical plant design drawings; piping, pipe supports and equipment layout
  • Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
  • Experience in the review of project deliverables and drawing requirements
  • Experience in the review of vendor drawings and interface points
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the plant design process.

Valued but not required experience:

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud, MicroStation
  • Microsoft Office tools
Compensation Range$77,890 - $118,999 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 This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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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