Electrical Designer 3 - Mission Critical
About The Position
The Electrical Designer 3 will work in Sargent & Lundy's Government Services Group, supporting DOE facility design projects, including new and retrofit facilities and specialized equipment and systems. As part of a multidisciplinary project team, the designer will use and further develop electrical and/or controls design and drafting skills, preparing design drawings from engineering input in 2D and 3D software environments. Work includes scaled drawings showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with exact specifications and dimensions; participation in client-facility walkdowns to gather design information; and collaboration with electrical designers and engineers on power distribution and lighting designs. The role also involves preparing design media for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control-system platforms. The position supports mission-critical Government Services projects for DOE sites and national laboratories, including facilities, systems, and equipment used to treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste and to safely handle and process nuclear material. Employees may use relevant digital tools, including data, automation, and artificial intelligence, while applying professional judgment and reviewing technology-assisted work. Candidates must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. The employee must 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 and equivalent technical design experience.
- Eight or more 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, focused 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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design drawings from engineering input as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Use 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.
- 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.
- Participate in peer learning through the company's processes and Communities of Practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
