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Associate Mechanical Designer

Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy Salary
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

Description

  • As a member of the mechanical design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined engineering and design project team developing mechanical equipment location, piping layout and pipe support deliverables
  • Participate in 3D model reviews and the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design
  • Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design
  • Layout mechanical equipment maintaining required spatial clearances utilizing 3D modeling software
  • Develop physical piping layout and pipe support designs utilizing 3D modeling software in an integrated 3D design environment
  • Layout piping, associated components and pipe supports utilizing system design criteria and engineering piping & instrumentation diagram (P&ID) information
  • Work with mechanical equipment 3D model layout and vendor drawings to verify equipment and component connection points   
  • Work in 3D model with other design disciplines to ensure that physical clearances are met and constructability, accessibility, and operations and maintenance requirements are maintained
  • Work with piping stress 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
  • Develop 2D pipe support drawings
  • Generate complete bills of materials for piping and pipe supports

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 4 or more years drafting course work 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
  • 3 years of detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports
  • 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 project design process

Valued but not required experience:

  • Proficiency with MicroStation

 

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.

 

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Award-Winning Benefits

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • 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

$61,000 - $69,000

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Salary : $61,000 - $69,000

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