Senior Mechanical Project Designer - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering seeks a Mechanical/Structural Responsible Designer to create and manage mechanical design drawings using advanced 3D modeling tools. This role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Essential experience includes significant work in the nuclear industry, ensuring innovative contributions to clean energy.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Minimum of 18 years detailed physical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical/structural systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Create detailed design drawings using 3D modeling tools.
• Guide project members to ensure timely delivery of designs.

Skills

Collaboration

Proficiency with 3D plant layout modeling software

Troubleshooting

Experience in mechanical general arrangements

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma with 4+ years of drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Description

• This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and design teams to develop mechanical physical layout drawings using 3-D modeling software.
• Responsibilities include designing mechanical/structural systems, troubleshooting, and resolving various mechanical and structural issues.
• Utilize 3D modeling tools to generate detailed design drawings.
• Serve as the Mechanical/Structural Responsible Designer during detailed design phases, coordinating all aspects of the mechanical design model.
• Guide and coordinate with other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely delivery of designs.
• Plan and execute design deliverables such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment layout drawings.
• Opportunities may include conducting field walkdowns and data collection at client facilities.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers to support their development.

Qualifications

Note: We do not sponsor work authorization for this position in the U.S.

Required skills and experience include:

• An Associate's Degree in drafting or a high school diploma with 4+ years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 18 years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Proficiency with 3D plant layout modeling software.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment and coordinating related deliverables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

Valued but not required:

• Proficiency with MicroStation.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and a focus on work-life balance. Our benefits have earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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
• Tuition Assistance
• Licensure Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Paid Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$106,930 – $155,540

About Our Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and contribute to the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a leader in nuclear engineering, supporting small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, plant modernization, and international nuclear projects, emphasizing safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class under applicable law.