Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Energy & industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 77,890 - 118,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Englewood, Colorado is seeking a Senior Designer 1 to lead advanced mechanical design projects. You will manage complex deliverables, support field activities, and mentor less experienced staff in a hybrid work environment: three days in the office, two days remote.

The ideal candidate has ten or more years of mechanical design experience, proficiency with design software, and a successful track record in multidisciplinary project coordination.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• High proficiency with 3D plant layout and mechanical design software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate mechanical design deliverables and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate complex mechanical physical layout drawings.
• Lead design assignments involving mechanical systems.
• Review equipment outlines and coordinate development of design deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D plant layout proficiency

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Associate degree in drafting

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Designer 1 leads advanced mechanical design work, manages complex deliverables, supports field activities, and mentors less experienced staff across Oil & Gas and Power projects. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remote.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and coordinate complex mechanical physical layout drawings and integrated 3D design models for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Lead challenging design assignments involving mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and resolution of a broad range of mechanical design issues.
• Plan and execute key deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
• Review mechanical equipment outlines and interface points and coordinate the development of associated design deliverables.
• Accompany engineers on field walkdowns and client site data‑gathering activities and use field information to improve design accuracy and constructability.
• Provide technical guidance in drafting tools, mentor less experienced staff, and help ensure complete and timely project execution.
• Coordinate effectively with engineering and design teams from other disciplines throughout the plant design process.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• High proficiency with 3D plant layout and mechanical design software tools used to execute integrated physical design work.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate mechanical design deliverables, interface with other disciplines, and guide junior staff.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• High proficiency with 3D plant layout and mechanical design software tools used to execute integrated physical design work.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate mechanical design deliverables, interface with other disciplines, and guide junior staff.

Valued But Not Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with AuroCAD, CADWorx, MicroStation, or similar design platforms used for plant layout and drafting.
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering.
• Experience with Laser Scanning and working with Point Clouds.

Benefits

Health and Wellness, Financial Benefits, Work‑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

$77,890 - $118,999

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes a base salary or hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.