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 physical layout drawings in a 3‑D model. Challenging assignments include designing mechanical systems and troubleshooting a wide variety of mechanical design issues. The role utilizes 3D modeling software to generate schematics and may involve field walkdowns at client facilities.

You will act as the Mechanical design team lead, coordinating detailed design phases for an integrated mechanical model, guiding designers and project members to ensure complete and timely deliverables. You will independently plan and execute deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings, and mentor less‑experienced drafters.

• Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3‑D model under the Mechanical Project Lead.
• Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot diverse mechanical design issues.
• Generate mechanical design schematics using 3D modeling software.
• Lead the Mechanical design team through detailed design phases of an integrated model.
• Coordinate and guide designers and project team members to ensure timely, complete designs.
• Plan and produce deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, pipe support and equipment location drawings.
• Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities as needed.
• Mentor and train less‑experienced drafters and designers.

Requirements

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience, plus 15+ years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports. Proficiency with 3D plant layout tools, especially SmartPlant 3D, and the ability to interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams are essential. Experience with MicroStation is valued but not required.

• Required: Associate’s Degree in drafting or equivalent; 15+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficient with SmartPlant 3D and 3D plant layout tools; experience with MicroStation is a plus.
• Ability to interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams in power plant design.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; no U.S. work‑authorization sponsorship.

Benefits

Sargent & Lundy offers a hybrid work schedule and award‑winning benefits that include comprehensive health plans, life and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance, and various employee bonus programs. The company has been recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022‑2024.

The salary range for this role is $98,996 – $123,752, with eligibility for discretionary bonuses. Sargent & Lundy is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S.

• Hybrid work schedule available.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans; life, accident, disability insurance; EAP; backup daycare; FSA/HSA; 401(k); commuter accounts; tuition assistance; licensure and referral bonuses; paid PTO, vacation, holidays, parental, bereavement leave; flexible work arrangements.
• Salary range $98,996‑$123,752 with discretionary bonus eligibility.

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