Senior Mechanical Designer 2 – Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy

. Work under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,679 - $130,899 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, including the development of 3D plant layout models and mechanical systems. Capable of leading design teams, coordinating deliverables, and mentoring junior designers while ensuring timely project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design Leadership3D Modeling Software ProficiencyPiping Systems DesignField Walkdowns and Data GatheringMentoring and Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design3D Plant Layout ModelsPiping IsometricsPiping CompositesPipe Support DrawingsEquipment Location DrawingsDetailed Physical DesignGeneral ArrangementsTroubleshooting Mechanical IssuesDesign Deliverables Execution

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationMentoringProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

3D Modeling SoftwareMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Drafting

Industry Keywords

Mechanical SystemsPower Plant DesignEngineering and Design TeamsDesign Phases Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams
Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and solve mechanical design issues
Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics
Act as the Mechanical design team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for an integrated mechanical design model
Coordinate and guide other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design
Independently plan and execute design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings
Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities when needed
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
Ten or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
Experience in the review of mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing the associated deliverables
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process
Work authorization in the U.S. is required; Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization
Proficiency with MicroStation is valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility