Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid Employment USD 82,120 - 128,570 Yearly

LVT is hiring a Mechanical Designer

About the Role

LVT is hiring a Mechanical Designer for a hybrid position. Reporting to a Mechanical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model and act as the mechanical design team lead.

What You'll Do

  • Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams to develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model.
  • Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of mechanical design issues.
  • Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics.
  • Act as the Mechanical design team lead, coordinating 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.
  • Potentially conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.

What We're Looking For

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting coursework 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 reviewing 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.

Nice to Have

  • Proficiency with MicroStation.

Technical Stack

  • 3D modeling software tools
  • MicroStation (preferred)

Team & Environment

You will report to the Mechanical Project Lead and work closely with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation Range: $82,120.00 - $128,570.00
  • 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

Work Mode

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

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.

Required Skills
3D modelingMicroStationMechanical DesignPlant LayoutPiping SystemsGeneral ArrangementsDesign SoftwareDraftingEquipment ReviewInterdisciplinary Coordination
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Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 14 days ago