Hybrid Senior Mechanical Designer – 3D Plant Layout Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced mechanical designer with a strong background in drafting and 3D plant layout work for our Washington, DC area team. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and leadership in the mechanical design process to deliver detailed layouts and associated deliverables.

The candidate should have extensive experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports, with proficiency in 3D design tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten+ years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems and supports.
• Proficiency with 3D plant layout design software.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment outlines and interface points.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams in power plant design.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical drawings and 3D models for layouts as directed by the Mechanical Project Lead.
• Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot a wide range of issues.
• Use 3D modeling tools to generate mechanical schematics.
• Lead the mechanical design team during detailed design phases of the model.
• Coordinate and guide other designers and project team members for complete, timely designs.
• Plan and execute deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe supports, and equipment locations.
• Possibly conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Skills

Drafting experience

3D plant layout modeling

Mechanical design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in drafting

High school diploma + drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced mechanical designer with a strong background in drafting and 3D plant layout work for our Washington, DC area team. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and leadership in the mechanical design process to deliver detailed layouts and associated deliverables.

The candidate should have extensive experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports, with proficiency in 3D design tools.