Mechanical Designer 2- Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 64,817 - 93,201; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a mechanical design professional to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on equipment location, piping layout, and supports. You will participate in 3D model reviews and coordinate detailed design across disciplines.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design, proficiency in 3D MicroStation/AutoCAD, and strong collaboration with engineering teams. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency in 3D plant modeling design software tools.
• Proficiency in 3D MicroStation or 3D AutoCAD.
• 6+ years of detailed physical design in mechanical general arrangements and piping.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment interfaces and deliverables.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 3D model reviews and coordinate detailed design phases.
• Support other designers to ensure complete, timely designs.
• Layout equipment with required spatial clearances using 3D modeling.
• Develop piping layout and pipe supports in an integrated 3D design environment.
• Create 2D equipment location, piping isometrics and piping drawings from 3D model.
• Produce BOMs for piping and pipe supports.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to maintain constructability and maintainability.

Skills

3D modeling proficiency

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Reading spreadsheets

Mechanical design experience

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Interface with engineering teams

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma with 4+ years drafting coursework

Tools

3D MicroStation

3D AutoCAD

3D plant modeling software

Job description

As a member of the mechanical design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a multi‑disciplined engineering and design project team developing mechanical equipment location, piping layout and pipe support deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 3D model reviews and the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design
• Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design
• Layout mechanical equipment maintaining required spatial clearances utilizing 3D modeling software
• Develop physical piping layout and pipe support designs utilizing 3D modeling software in an integrated 3D design environment
• Layout piping, associated components and pipe supports utilizing system design criteria and engineering piping & instrumentation diagram (P&ID) information
• Work with mechanical equipment 3D model layout and vendor drawings to verify equipment and component connection points
• Work in 3D model with other design disciplines to ensure that physical clearances are met and constructability, accessibility, and operations and maintenance requirements are maintained
• Work with piping stress and structural engineers to locate and detail required pipe supports
• Develop 2D mechanical equipment location, piping isometric and mechanical piping composite drawings from the 3D model
• Develop 2D pipe support drawings
• Generate complete bills of materials for piping and pipe supports

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 4 or more years drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience
• Proficiency in 3D integrated plant modeling design software tools
• Proficiency in 3D MicroStation or 3D AutoCAD
• Proficiency in reading spreadsheets created from the 3D model
• 6 or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
• 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 project design process

Valued But Not Required Experience

• Proficiency with MicroStation

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

• $64,817 - $93,201

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. 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 & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.