Nuclear Mechanical Designer - 3D Plant Modeling (Hybrid)

Morson Edge (Canada); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Morson Edge (Canada) is seeking Mechanical Designers to support nuclear power plant projects in a hybrid US setting, including Chicago-area opportunities. You will develop mechanical design packages from inputs through documentation, delivering 3D plant models and drawings using SmartPlant S3D and SPF, and ensuring ASME B&PVC Section III and B31.1 alignment.

Qualifications include 3+ years in mechanical design and 3D plant modeling, piping layout, equipment data interpretation, and strong

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant mechanical design and 3D plant-modeling experience.
• Background in piping layout and interpretation of piping specifications, equipment data, and support requirements.
• SmartPlant S3D experience is strongly preferred; familiarity with SPF integration and clash resolution is valued.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret piping specifications, design requirements, isometric drawings, equipment data, and support requirements.
• Develop commodity routing and arrangement sketches that incorporate seismic, thermal, and other project-specific design criteria.
• Develop 3D plant models using Hexagon SmartPlant S3D and the SPF database to generate detailed drawings, plan and elevation views, bills of material, and commodity lists.
• Document the design basis, inputs, assumptions, and open-item dispositions in clear, traceable, auditable design sketches consistent with project procedures and applicable ASME B&P&VC Section III and/or ASME B31.1 requirements.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces, resolve model clashes and discrepancies, and report design status.
• Independently plan and execute assigned deliverables, providing guidance to other designers and coordinating work to meet project schedules.

Skills

Piping layout

3D plant-modeling

Isometric drawings

Design coordination

Communication

Tools

Hexagon SmartPlant S3D

SPF database

ASME standards

MicroStation

Job description

Morson Edge (Canada) is seeking Mechanical Designers to support nuclear power plant projects in a hybrid US setting, including Chicago-area opportunities. You will develop mechanical design packages from inputs through documentation, delivering 3D plant models and drawings using SmartPlant S3D and SPF, and ensuring ASME B&PVC Section III and B31.1 alignment.

Qualifications include 3+ years in mechanical design and 3D plant modeling, piping layout, equipment data interpretation, and strong