Senior Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent Lundy; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 77,890 - 118,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced mechanical designer to develop 3D plant layout drawings and lead the detail design process for multi‑disciplined teams at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The role includes mentoring junior staff, coordinating piping isometrics, and validating interfaces across equipment and supports.

The position may start remote with possible later hybrid work arrangement, requiring onsite presence during design phases and field data collection as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in drafting or HS diploma with drafting coursework and related experience.
• 10+ years of detailed physical design in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• Proficiency with design software tools for 3D plant layout models.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, outlines and interfaces, and coordinating related deliverables.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams in power plant design.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical layout drawings in 3D models under Mechanical Project Lead.
• Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot a wide range of issues.
• Generate mechanical design schematics using 3D modeling tools.
• Lead coordination of detailed design phases for the integrated model.
• Coordinate and guide other designers to ensure complete, timely design.
• Plan and execute deliverables such as arrangements, piping isometrics, and equipment locations.
• Possibly conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Skills

Detailed mechanical design

3D plant layout modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Field data collection

Mentoring design staff

Education

Associate’s Degree in drafting

High school diploma with drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Description

This position will require onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center supporting project needs. This will start out as a remote position but could change to a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, 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
• 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
• Act as the Mechanical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
• Independently plan and execute design deliverables, such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings
• There may be the opportunity to conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
• Provide guidance 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:

• An Associate’s Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
• Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience 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:

• 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

$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 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.