3D Physical Substation Designer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. This position will give you the opportunity to collaborate with engineers and designers in high and extra high voltage substation design in order to prepare various design deliverables. You will also interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables and conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma and 2 or more years of 3D drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• A minimum of 8 years preparing 3D substation models and physical design experience.
• Proficient with working in 3D using AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Inventor.
• Familiar with Bentley Substation Design and/or SDS.
• Ability to visualize substation equipment and prepare a model in 3D.
• Able to follow a CAD standard.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Able to use BlueBeam to create a BOM count, review and self-check drawing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Section Views (Elevations), Detailed Bills of Material, Lightning Stroke Shielding Plans, Grounding Plans, Conduits, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details, Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plans, and Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Sections.
• Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
• Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.

Benefits

• 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
• Relocation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree