Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Drafter 2 - Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
This entry-level role offers the opportunity to use and develop electrical drafting skills as part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers preparing design drawings from design input. The position includes hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation, as well as training in Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary design databases. The drafter creates scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with specifications and dimensions. The role may include assisting experienced designers during walkdowns at client facilities and explaining 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
- Associate’s degree with an emphasis in 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 the ability to relate equipment to a technical design.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design drawings based on design input in collaboration with designers and engineers.
- Create master sketches to scale showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions.
- Use computer-aided drafting skills and learn 3D design software and proprietary design databases.
- May assist experienced designers on client-facility walkdowns to gather project information.
- May explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made.
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 employees may be able to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
