Mechanical Project Designer - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Project Designer to support its Nuclear Power Group. The role focuses on developing 3-D mechanical physical layout models, designing mechanical systems, coordinating integrated design deliverables, and mentoring less experienced designers.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and one or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
• 15+ 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
• Experience with SmartPlant 3D software
• Proficiency with MicroStation