Mechanical Drafter 3 -- Energy & Industrial

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

The Drafter 3 supports mechanical design teams by preparing and modifying detailed CAD drawings and 3D layout deliverables, incorporating engineering markups, and assisting with the development of physical design packages for Oil & Gas and Power projects.

• Prepare, revise, and maintain complex drawing diagrams, layouts, and detailed mechanical design drawings using CAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Interpret and incorporate engineering markups into project drawings and deliverables.
• Support multidisciplinary engineering and design teams in the development of mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model environment.
• Apply company and project drafting standards while working to project plans, schedules, deadlines, priorities, and budget constraints.
• Assist with field activities such as gathering measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, and supporting walkdowns and data collection at client facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and provide support needed to complete accurate, timely design deliverables.

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Associate degree in drafting or CAD technology, or a high school diploma with relevant drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 1 year of drafting experience, with prior drafting and field experience relevant to industrial mechanical design work.
• Working knowledge of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, supports, and related physical design deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD software, and 3D plant layout design tools.
• Strong communication, organization, accuracy, multitasking, and schedule-management skills, along with a commitment to safety and confidentiality.

Valued but not required experience:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx, MicroStation, or similar design platforms used for plant layout and drafting.

• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering.

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.

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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 protected status as defined by applicable law.