Hybrid Mechanical Designer: 3D Plant Layout Lead

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to develop mechanical general arrangement, piping isometrics, pipe supports, and equipment layout drawings in a 3‑D model. The role involves leading design activities and coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

The position is hybrid, requiring in‑office work several days per week, with emphasis on resolving clashes, mentoring less experienced drafters, and delivering complete, compliant design packages for complex projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of detailed design experience in mechanical plant design drawings (piping, pipe supports, equipment layout).
• Experience with 3D plant layout models using design software tools.
• Experience reviewing project deliverables and vendor drawings; interfacing with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical general arrangement, piping isometrics, pipe supports, and equipment layouts in 3D.
• Lead mechanical design coordination across disciplines and resolve clashes.
• Mentor junior drafters and designers; provide guidance to the team.
• Coordinate with designers/project team to ensure timely, complete design deliverables.

Skills

SmartPlant S3D modeling

Clash detection

3D plant layout modeling

Vendor drawing reviews

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

SPID and SPF integration

Project deliverables review

Tools

SmartPlant S3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to develop mechanical general arrangement, piping isometrics, pipe supports, and equipment layout drawings in a 3‑D model. The role involves leading design activities and coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

The position is hybrid, requiring in‑office work several days per week, with emphasis on resolving clashes, mentoring less experienced drafters, and delivering complete, compliant design packages for complex projects.