Senior Mechanical Designer: Lead 3D CAD & Systems

Sargent Lundy; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior drafting designer in Richland, WA to develop 2D/3D drawings and guide junior designers on multi-disciplinary projects. You will create assemblies, piping layouts, and GA-type deliverables while coordinating with engineering teams and vendors. Strong CAD proficiency is essential.

This role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and delivering complete design packages on schedule, with a focus on safety and accuracy in nuclear-related facilities.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and able to obtain US government security clearance.
• Associate's Degree in drafting or a high school diploma with 1+ year drafting coursework or equivalent tech experience.
• Ten+ years of drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools to produce 2D/3D drawings and models (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment interfaces and coordinating deliverables.
• Ability to interface with multi-disciplinary engineering and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and 3D models under the Mechanical Project Lead on multi-discipline projects.
• Design mechanical systems and equipment, investigate issues, and guide junior designers.
• Generate design packages using 2D/3D CAD tools.
• Coordinate detailed design phases for integrated models and deliverables.
• Mentor less-experienced designers and drafters; provide team guidance.
• Review existing facilities, gather information, and present findings to clients.

Skills

Mentoring

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

HS diploma + drafting coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior drafting designer in Richland, WA to develop 2D/3D drawings and guide junior designers on multi-disciplinary projects. You will create assemblies, piping layouts, and GA-type deliverables while coordinating with engineering teams and vendors. Strong CAD proficiency is essential.

This role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and delivering complete design packages on schedule, with a focus on safety and accuracy in nuclear-related facilities.