Electrical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Metairie, LA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Designer 3 will use and develop drafting skills as part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers, preparing design drawings from design input. The role applies computer-aided drafting skills and includes hands-on training in 3D design software. The designer creates scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions. The position may involve accompanying experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather project information and explaining drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made. The position offers a hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced and small modular reactors, reactor restarts, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

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.
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 the ability to relate various 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 but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings from design input as part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers.
Create scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with specifications and dimensions.
Use computer-aided drafting skills and develop skills in 3D design software.
May accompany 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.