Sargent & Lundy
Mechanical Designer 2- Nuclear
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This position offers an opportunity to work with a multi‑disciplined engineering and design team, developing mechanical equipment location, piping layout, and pipe support deliverables for nuclear projects.
Responsibilities
Participate in 3D model reviews and coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design.
Provide support to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design.
Layout mechanical equipment while maintaining required spatial clearances using 3D modeling software.
Develop physical piping layout and pipe support designs in an integrated 3D design environment.
Layout piping, associated components, and pipe supports using system design criteria and engineering P&ID information.
Verify equipment and component connection points with mechanical equipment 3D models and vendor drawings.
Collaborate with other design disciplines in the 3D model to meet physical clearances, constructability, accessibility, and O&M requirements.
Work with piping stresses and structural engineers to locate and detail required pipe supports.
Develop 2D mechanical equipment location, piping isometric, and mechanical piping composite drawings from the 3D model.
Generate 2D pipe support drawings.
Produce complete bills of materials for piping and pipe supports.
Qualifications
An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high‑school diploma plus 4+ years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
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.
Six or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
Experience reviewing mechanical equipment—including outlines and interface points—and coordinating associated deliverables.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines during the project design process.
Valued but Not Required Experience
Proficiency with MicroStation.
Award‑Winning Benefits
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
Compensation Range $58,930.00 - $87,460.00
Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.
About This Business Unit Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group to help drive the future of clean, carbon‑free energy. Our team works on projects ranging from small modular reactors to advanced reactor technology, first‑of‑a‑kind commercial restart projects, and digital modernization of existing plants.
Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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role at
Sargent & Lundy .
This position offers an opportunity to work with a multi‑disciplined engineering and design team, developing mechanical equipment location, piping layout, and pipe support deliverables for nuclear projects.
Responsibilities
Participate in 3D model reviews and coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design.
Provide support to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design.
Layout mechanical equipment while maintaining required spatial clearances using 3D modeling software.
Develop physical piping layout and pipe support designs in an integrated 3D design environment.
Layout piping, associated components, and pipe supports using system design criteria and engineering P&ID information.
Verify equipment and component connection points with mechanical equipment 3D models and vendor drawings.
Collaborate with other design disciplines in the 3D model to meet physical clearances, constructability, accessibility, and O&M requirements.
Work with piping stresses and structural engineers to locate and detail required pipe supports.
Develop 2D mechanical equipment location, piping isometric, and mechanical piping composite drawings from the 3D model.
Generate 2D pipe support drawings.
Produce complete bills of materials for piping and pipe supports.
Qualifications
An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high‑school diploma plus 4+ years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
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.
Six or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
Experience reviewing mechanical equipment—including outlines and interface points—and coordinating associated deliverables.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines during the project design process.
Valued but Not Required Experience
Proficiency with MicroStation.
Award‑Winning Benefits
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
Compensation Range $58,930.00 - $87,460.00
Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.
About This Business Unit Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group to help drive the future of clean, carbon‑free energy. Our team works on projects ranging from small modular reactors to advanced reactor technology, first‑of‑a‑kind commercial restart projects, and digital modernization of existing plants.
Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
Location: Chattanooga, TN
#J-18808-Ljbffr