Electrical Designer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Albuquerque, NM

17h•$64,817 - $93,201

About The Position

The Electrical Designer 1 works in Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Group on multidisciplinary project teams supporting DOE facility design, including new and retrofit facilities and specialized equipment and systems. The role applies and develops electrical and/or controls design and drafting skills, preparing design drawings from engineering input in 2D and 3D computer-aided design environments. Work includes producing scaled drawings that show proposed installations in relation to existing facilities and document specifications and dimensions; assisting with client-facility walkdowns to gather project information; and supporting designs for power distribution, lighting, software, instrumentation, and control-system platforms. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The stated compensation range is $64,817–$93,201, with eligible employees potentially able to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Associate’s degree in a technical area, including drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
At least 3 years of professional experience converting engineers’ designs into technical drawings, or equivalent education and experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Experience designing electrical/controls engineering systems in a project-team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications or replacements to existing facilities.
Experience preparing and reviewing design drawings.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented approach to work.

Nice To Haves

CAD certificate.
BIM modeling using Autodesk products (Revit) or equivalent.
Experience with Navisworks.
Experience with ProjectWise, SmartPlant Foundation, or similar document-management applications.
Understanding of NFPA/NEC codes.
Experience with electrical system design, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, one-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and cable and conduit diagrams.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings based on design input from engineers.
Use 2D and 3D computer-aided drafting and design software.
Create scaled drawings showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions.
Accompany and assist experienced engineers and designers on client-facility walkdowns to gather design information.
Work with electrical designers and engineers on new power distribution and lighting designs.
Prepare design media for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control-system platforms.
Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and develop skills through peer learning and Communities of Practice.