Senior Mechanical Designer & 3D Layout Lead (Hybrid)

Sargent Lundy; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Warrenville, IL is seeking a senior Mechanical Designer to develop 3-D plant layout models and lead design activities within a multi-disciplinary team on power plant projects.

The role focuses on detailed physical design, piping systems, and coordination across disciplines, with opportunities for field data gathering and mentoring junior drafters. Hybrid schedule with on-site and remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and drafting coursework or equivalent
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
• Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot issues
• Use 3D modeling tools to generate mechanical schematics
• Lead mechanical design team in integrated design model
• Coordinate and guide designers to ensure complete and timely design
• Plan and execute design deliverables like general arrangements, piping isometrics, pipe supports, equipment location drawings
• Possibly conduct field walkdowns and data gathering
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers

Skills

Drafting experience

3D plant layout

Mechanical design

Team coordination

Mentoring

MicroStation

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma with drafting coursework

Tools

3D modeling software

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Warrenville, IL is seeking a senior Mechanical Designer to develop 3-D plant layout models and lead design activities within a multi-disciplinary team on power plant projects.

The role focuses on detailed physical design, piping systems, and coordination across disciplines, with opportunities for field data gathering and mentoring junior drafters. Hybrid schedule with on-site and remote work is available.