Electrical Physical Designer 2 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$64,817 - $93,201•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Physical Designer 2 works on a multidisciplinary team with designers and engineers to prepare design drawings from design input. The role uses and develops drafting skills, including computer-aided drafting, and offers hands-on training in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. The designer creates scaled drawings that show how proposed installations relate to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions. The role may include accompanying experienced designers on client-site walkdowns to gather project information and explaining drawings to vendors and construction contractors so design adjustments can be made. The position follows a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The role requires an associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with equivalent technical design experience, and at least six years of physical design experience. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in drafting, or high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
  • Six or more years of physical design experience, including development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, and electrical equipment location drawings.
  • Advanced drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
  • Ability to multitask across projects.
  • Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. 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 unless specified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design drawings from design input as part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers.
  • Create scaled drawings showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with exact specifications and dimensions.
  • Use computer-aided drafting skills and develop proficiency in 3D design software, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
  • May accompany experienced designers on client-facility walkdowns to gather information for design projects.
  • Interface with vendors and construction contractors and explain drawings to support appropriate design adjustments.

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 (PST)
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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