Sargent & Lundy

Senior Mechanical Designer 2 -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy$82K — $128K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience with a high school diploma and related coursework.
  • 12+ years of experience in detailed mechanical design and development of piping systems.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling software for plant layout.
  • Experience reviewing and coordinating mechanical equipment deliverables.
  • Ability to collaborate with engineering and design teams across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical layout drawings in 3D as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot various design issues.
  • Utilize 3D modeling tools to create mechanical schematics.
  • Coordinate detailed design phases for integrated mechanical models.
  • Assist project teams to ensure timely and complete design deliverables.
  • Plan and execute mechanical design outputs including piping and equipment location drawings.
  • Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering with engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance along with disability coverage.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up daycare services.
  • 401(k) plan and tuition assistance benefit for ongoing professional development.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
Full Job Description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

  • As a member of the mechanical design team, 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.
  • Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
  • Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design.
  • Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute mechanical design deliverables, such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
  • Accompany engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
  • Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also 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 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
  • 12 or more 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.

Valued but not required experience:

  • Proficiency with MicroStation.
  • Experience with Laser Scanning and working with Point Clouds.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

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

$82,120.00 - $128,570.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & 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

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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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