Mechanical Drafter 3 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 53,568 - 77,026; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Tampa, FL offers a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two remote days. The mechanical design role focuses on creating 3D plant layout drawings, coordinating multi-discipline teams, and delivering complete mechanical design deliverables for power plant projects.

The team collaborates on complex mechanical systems, reviews equipment like outlines and interfaces, and mentors junior drafters to support project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of drafting experience.
• Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• Proficiency with 3D plant layout modeling software.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment outlines and interface points.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams in power plant design.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical general arrangements, piping isometrics, and equipment location drawings.
• Use 3D modeling tools to generate mechanical design schematics.
• Coordinate detailed design phases for integrated mechanical design models.
• Provide support to other designers and project team members.
• Plan and execute mechanical design deliverables independently and as part of a team.
• Assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Skills

Drafting

3D plant layout

Piping systems

Mechanical design review

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication with teams

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma + drafting coursework

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Technology (valued)

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• As a member of the mechanical design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model


• Complete challenging assignments that include the design of mechanical systems, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical design issues


• Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics


• Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model


• Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design


• Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute mechanical design deliverables, such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings


• There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities


• Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in drafting


• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience


• Knowledge of detailed physical design 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

Valued but not required experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related degree


• Proficiency with MicroStation

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• 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

$53,568 - $77,026

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

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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.