Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Drafter 2 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Midland, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This entry-level role in Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group offers the opportunity to apply and expand electrical drafting skills while working on a multidisciplinary team with designers and engineers. The drafter prepares design drawings based on design input and uses computer-aided drafting tools, with hands-on training in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation and in the company’s proprietary design databases.

The role involves creating scaled master sketches that show how proposed installations relate to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions. The drafter may accompany experienced designers on client-facility walkdowns to collect project information and may explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made.

The position uses a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree emphasizing electrical drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Basic knowledge of standard computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
• Ability to multitask across projects.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• 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 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, where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings based on design input while working with designers and engineers in a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply computer-aided drafting skills and learn 3D design software, including AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation, as well as proprietary design databases.
• Create scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with exact specifications and dimensions.
• Accompany experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects, as needed.
• Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors 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.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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