Lead Mechanical Designer — Nuclear Power

careers-sargentlundy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Mechanical Drafter/Designer to join the Nuclear Power Group. You will develop mechanical general arrangements and piping layouts in 3D, coordinating with multi-disciplined teams.

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentoring junior drafters, and delivering complete, timely drawings. A minimum of five years in mechanical layout design and an associate degree in drafting are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience
• Five 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

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing mechanical physical layout drawings in 3D
• Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot and solve a wide variety of mechanical design issues
• Use 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics
• Act as the Mechanical design team lead in coordinating 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

Skills

Drafting

3D modeling

Mentoring

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma + drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Mechanical Drafter/Designer to join the Nuclear Power Group. You will develop mechanical general arrangements and piping layouts in 3D, coordinating with multi-disciplined teams.

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentoring junior drafters, and delivering complete, timely drawings. A minimum of five years in mechanical layout design and an associate degree in drafting are required.