Sargent & Lundy

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Mechanical Drafter 2 - Nuclear Power (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Virginia

      Richmond

Location

Richmond

Closing in 13 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 45,480 - 65,460 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 14 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Entry-level Mechanical Drafter role offering hands-on training in 3D design software within a collaborative engineering team at Sargent & Lundy.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Utilize and expand mechanical drafting skills in a multi-disciplined team environment with designers and engineers.
  • Prepare design drawings based on design input.
  • Apply computer-aided drafting skills using AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
  • Receive hands-on training in 3D design software and proprietary design databases.
  • Create master sketches to scale showing proposed installations relative to existing facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
  • Accompany and assist experienced designers on client facility walkdowns to gather project information.
  • Interface with vendors and construction contractors to explain drawings and facilitate design adjustments.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • An Associate’s Degree with an emphasis in mechanical drafting.
  • Basic knowledge of standard computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer aid.
  • Ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
  • Valued but not required: experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation software.
  • Valued but not required: knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Valued but not required: knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to technical design.
  • Note: The company does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $45,480.00 - $65,460.00
  • Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and accident insurance, disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), back-up daycare.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Pre-tax commuter account.
  • Merit scholarship program and tuition assistance.
  • Employee discount and referral programs.
  • Corporate charitable giving program.
  • First professional licensure bonus.
  • Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Recognized with Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits (2022-2024).

Training & Development

  • Hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and MicroStation.
  • Training in Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary, industry-recognized design databases.

How to Apply

No specific application instructions provided in the job description.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Sargent & Lundy USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in engineering and consulting for the power and energy sectors.