Senior Mechanical Designer – Nuclear Piping & 3D Layout

Sargent & Lundy; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 68,325 - 104,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a skilled mechanical designer in a hybrid role based near Peachtree Corners, GA, with responsibilities spanning 3D modeling of equipment layouts and piping systems. Expect coordination across disciplines and detailed design reviews to ensure accuracy and constructability.

The candidate should have extensive drafting experience, nuclear industry exposure, and the ability to produce complete 2D drawings and BOMs from 3D models.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent (4+ years drafting coursework)
• Proficiency in 3D integrated plant modeling design software tools
• Proficiency in 3D MicroStation or 3D AutoCAD
• Proficiency in reading spreadsheets created from the 3D model
• 8+ years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems and supports
• 3+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and coordinating associated deliverables
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment location and piping layout deliverables
• Participate in 3D model reviews and detailed design coordination
• Provide support to other designers to ensure timely design
• Layout mechanical equipment with required spatial clearances in 3D
• Develop piping layout and pipe support designs in 3D environment
• Layout piping, components and pipe supports from P&ID information
• Coordinate with equipment 3D model layout and vendor drawings
• Ensure constructability and operations requirements are maintained in 3D
• Work with piping stress and structural engineers for supports
• Create 2D drawings from the 3D model (equipment location, piping isometrics)
• Produce 2D pipe support drawings
• Generate BOMs for piping and supports

Skills

3D modeling tools

Mechanical drafting

Nuclear industry experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Reading spreadsheets

Education

Associate's degree in drafting

High school diploma + 4+ years drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a skilled mechanical designer in a hybrid role based near Peachtree Corners, GA, with responsibilities spanning 3D modeling of equipment layouts and piping systems. Expect coordination across disciplines and detailed design reviews to ensure accuracy and constructability.

The candidate should have extensive drafting experience, nuclear industry exposure, and the ability to produce complete 2D drawings and BOMs from 3D models.