Mechanical Designer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 68,325 - 104,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a skilled mechanical designer in a hybrid role based near Peachtree Corners, GA, with responsibilities spanning 3D modeling of equipment layouts and piping systems. Expect coordination across disciplines and detailed design reviews to ensure accuracy and constructability.

The candidate should have extensive drafting experience, nuclear industry exposure, and the ability to produce complete 2D drawings and BOMs from 3D models.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent (4+ years drafting coursework)
• 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
• 8+ years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems and supports
• 3+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and coordinating associated deliverables
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment location and piping layout deliverables
• Participate in 3D model reviews and detailed design coordination
• Provide support to other designers to ensure timely design
• Layout mechanical equipment with required spatial clearances in 3D
• Develop piping layout and pipe support designs in 3D environment
• Layout piping, components and pipe supports from P&ID information
• Coordinate with equipment 3D model layout and vendor drawings
• Ensure constructability and operations requirements are maintained in 3D
• Work with piping stress and structural engineers for supports
• Create 2D drawings from the 3D model (equipment location, piping isometrics)
• Produce 2D pipe support drawings
• Generate BOMs for piping and supports

Skills

3D modeling tools

Mechanical drafting

Nuclear industry experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Reading spreadsheets

Education

Associate's degree in drafting

High school diploma + 4+ years drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

WORK LOCATION: This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Essential Skills And Experience

• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 4+ years of drafting course work 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
• 8 or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
• 3 or more years of experience in the nuclear power industry
• 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

Award-Winning 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

$68,325 - $104,385

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.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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.