Sargent & Lundy

Senior Mechanical Designer 2 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy$85K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or a high school diploma with relevant drafting coursework or equivalent experience
  • At least 10 years of detailed mechanical design experience
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and plant layout software
  • Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and developing design deliverables
  • Ability to collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams on power plant design

Responsibilities

  • Work under the Mechanical Project Lead to develop mechanical layout drawings in 3D models
  • Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot mechanical design issues
  • Utilize 3D modeling software to create mechanical schematics
  • Lead the mechanical design team during detailed design phases
  • Guide designers and project team members for timely project completion
  • Independently plan and execute various design deliverables
  • Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and accident insurance plus disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program and back-up daycare
  • 401(k) with additional financial benefits like a merit scholarship and employee discounts
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
Full Job Description
Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.
  • 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 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
  • Ten 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


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

$85,679 - $130,899

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

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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