Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy offers a hybrid role focused on developing mechanical 3D plant layouts and coordinating multi-discipline teams. You will lead the design of general arrangements, piping isometrics, and equipment locations, while mentoring junior drafters and supporting field data gathering as needed.

The role emphasizes independent planning of deliverables, collaboration with engineers, and ensuring timely, complete design packages for complex mechanical projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent experience.
• Ten+ years in detailed physical design for mechanical general arrangements.
• Proficient with 3D plant layout modeling tools.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and interfaces.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical layouts and 3D model schematics.
• Coordinate and lead detailed design phases for the mechanical model.
• Guide other designers to ensure complete, timely deliverables.
• Plan deliverables: GA drawings, piping isometrics, supports, equipment locations.
• Potential field walkdowns and client data gathering.

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma + drafting coursework

10+ years mechanical design drafting

3D plant layout modeling

Interdisciplinary coordination

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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 Canada for this position.

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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 and//or AutoCAD

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-assistant 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.

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.

Compensation Range

$68,050 - $103,966

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. 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.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.