Electrical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy • Richmond, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Designer 3 will prepare design drawings from design input as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role uses and develops drafting skills, including computer-aided drafting and training in 3D design software. Work includes creating scaled master sketches that show proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with exact specifications and dimensions. The designer may assist experienced designers during walkdowns at client facilities to collect project information and may explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so that appropriate design adjustments can be made. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and is based in the Richmond, Mineral, and Surry, Virginia area.

The role is in Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technologies, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainability. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

The compensation range is $68,325–$104,385, with eligible positions also potentially participating in a yearly discretionary bonus. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a technical area, including drafting, or a high school diploma with equivalent technical design experience.
• At least 5 years of drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools, such as MicroStation.
• Knowledge of MicroStation.
• Ability to multitask across projects.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design.
• Experience or interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies, including AI, automation, or programming, where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings based on design input as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply computer-aided drafting skills and participate in hands-on training in 3D design software environments.
• Create scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions.
• Assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects.
• Interface with vendors and construction contractors and explain drawings so appropriate design adjustments can be made.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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