Senior Mechanical Designer 2 – Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy

Senior Mechanical Designer in Nuclear Power Group designing mechanical systems for clean energy. This role involves working with engineering teams to develop mechanical layout drawings and resolving design issues.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,679 - $130,899 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
Design of mechanical systems, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical design issues
Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics
Act as the Mechanical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model
Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
Independently plan and execute design deliverables, such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings
Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities

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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical design3D modelingpiping systemsdesign schematicstroubleshootingdata gatheringgeneral arrangementspiping isometricspipe support drawingsequipment location drawings

Soft Skills

leadershipcoordinationguidanceindependent planningcommunication

Certifications

Associate's Degree in drafting