Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Responsibilities

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

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.