Senior Mechanical Designer - Sargent & Lundy

Description

Our Government Services Group, one of our five (5) market focused business units, has opportunities for engineering professionals in our specialty design and engineering group.  This group specializes in the design of special purpose gloveboxes and the associated controls and auxiliary systems, precision furnaces, hot cells, custom pressure vessels and other one of a kind equipment.

• Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, you will be responsible for developing drawings and/or 3D models, while working on multi-disciplined design projects, and guiding junior-level designers
• You will work on challenging assignments that include the design of Mechanical systems, specialty equipment, investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical design issues
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD modeling software tools to generate design packages
• Act as the Mechanical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated design model
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design package
• Independently plan and execute design deliverables, such as:
  • Representations of machine components or machine assemblies, including external and internal details of the assembled components
  • Auxiliary equipment panel layout and design involving pneumatic and / or fluid interfacing components, interconnecting tubing, fittings and supports, piping, fittings and supports, etc.
  • General arrangements (GAs) drawings
  • Piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings
  • Equipment location drawings
• Perform reviews, conduct walkdowns and gather information of existing facilities, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced designers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less-experienced designers and drafters

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential skills and experience: 

• 2-year Associate’s (AA) degree, and/or CAD certificate, equivalent technical / trade school degree plus additional years of progressive experience as a designer in a nuclear environment (i.e., DOE preferred, commercial, military, or related)
• Twelve (12) or more years progressive responsible detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical equipment, general arrangements, piping systems, HVAC, and / or other specialty equipment
• Proficiency with design software tools to produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings and models using programs such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar
• Experience in the review of mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing the associated deliverables
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others, and the ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines
• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• BIM modeling using Autodesk products (Revit) or equivalent
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. 

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

$108,000 - $129,000

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits 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 Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Awards & Recognition