Senior Mechanical Designer – Nuclear Plant 3D Layout

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced Mechanical/Structural Designer to develop 3D mechanical and structural layouts for nuclear projects. You will contribute to general arrangements, piping isometrics, and equipment locations while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship of junior draftspeople, and execution of detailed design phases in a hybrid work setting with in-office work three days per week.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting or HS diploma with 4+ years drafting coursework or equivalent
• 10+ years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
• Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and coordinating related deliverables
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and structural layout drawings in 3D
• Coordinate and guide designers to ensure complete and timely design
• Plan and execute general arrangements, piping isometrics, pipe supports and equipment layouts
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers
• Perform field walkdowns and data gathering where needed

Skills

3D modeling

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced Mechanical/Structural Designer to develop 3D mechanical and structural layouts for nuclear projects. You will contribute to general arrangements, piping isometrics, and equipment locations while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship of junior draftspeople, and execution of detailed design phases in a hybrid work setting with in-office work three days per week.