Electrical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•New London, CT

12d•$68,325 - $104,385•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring an Electrical Designer 3 for its Nuclear Power Group. The position offers a hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work. The designer will work with a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers to prepare design drawings from design input, apply and expand computer-aided drafting skills, and receive hands-on training in 3D design software. The role may also involve gathering information at client facilities and communicating with vendors and construction contractors about drawings and design adjustments. The Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The group emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainability. Sargent & Lundy describes a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. The listed compensation range is $68,325–$104,385, and eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a technical area, including drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
Advanced drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools, such as MicroStation.
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
Knowledge of MicroStation.
Ability to multitask across projects.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

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.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings based on design input as part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers.
Apply and expand computer-aided drafting skills, with 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.
May accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects.
May explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made.