Electrical Designer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Los Alamos, NM

18h•$64,817 - $93,201

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Group is seeking an Electrical Designer 2 for its design group, which supports DOE facilities through new and retrofit designs and develops special-purpose equipment and associated systems. Working on multidisciplinary project teams, the designer will prepare electrical and controls design drawings from engineering inputs, using 2D and 3D computer-aided design tools. Work includes developing scaled drawings that show how proposed installations relate to existing facilities and specify exact dimensions, and potentially joining experienced engineers and designers on client-site walkdowns to collect design information. The role also supports design of new power distribution and lighting, and prepares design media for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms. Sargent & Lundy supports peer learning through its process systems and Communities of Practice. The role supports Government Services projects for U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. The work may involve facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste or safely handling and processing nuclear material. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. Candidates must also be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

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 with equivalent technical design experience.
At least 6 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, focusing on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications or replacements for 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 experience using Autodesk products such as 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, and motors), communication systems, one-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and cable and conduit diagrams.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings from engineering design input as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
Apply computer-aided drafting skills in 2D and 3D design software environments.
Create scaled drawings showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions.
Accompany and assist experienced engineers and designers on client-facility walkdowns to gather information for design projects, as needed.
Work with electrical designers and engineers on designs for new power distribution and lighting.
Prepare design media for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms.