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Overview

This position at Sargent & Lundy offers a hybrid work schedule and involves working with multi-disciplined engineering teams to develop mechanical layout drawings in a 3-D model for nuclear power projects. The role includes design, troubleshooting, and mentoring responsibilities within the mechanical design team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model.
  • Design mechanical systems and troubleshoot various mechanical design issues.
  • Utilize 3D modeling software to generate mechanical design schematics.
  • Act as the Mechanical design team lead during detailed design phases.
  • Coordinate and guide other designers and project team members.
  • Independently plan and execute design deliverables.
  • Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
  • Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
  • Assist experienced designers on walkdowns to gather information.

Requirements

  • Minimum three years of detailed design experience in mechanical plant design.
  • Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling software.
  • Understanding of SPID, SPF, and S3D integration aspects.
  • Experience in clash detection resolution and discrepancy checks.
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Hybrid work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work.
  • Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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Pay in context

At roughly $42/hr, this posting sits about 30% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ — toward the top of a $26–$38/hr middle band drawn from 82 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 80% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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