Electrical Physical/Wiring Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

61d•$68,325 - $104,385•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Group is expanding and working on projects such as Advanced Reactor designs, Renewables, and Small Modular Reactors, while continuing to support existing nuclear clients. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining office and remote work. The role involves utilizing and expanding drafting skills within a multi-disciplined team environment, preparing design drawings based on input. Opportunities exist to apply computer-aided drafting skills and receive training in 3D design software like AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. Responsibilities include creating detailed drawings to scale, showing proposed installations relative to existing facilities with precise specifications and dimensions. Experience with walkdowns in operating nuclear plants is beneficial, as you may accompany other designers to gather information for design projects. You may also interface with vendors and construction contractors to explain drawings and facilitate design adjustments.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
8+ years drafting/design experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation).
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
Ability to multi-task from project to project.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in 3D cad software environments.
Knowledge of EDISON or other cable management software.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of 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 their role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings based on design input in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Create drawings to scale showing the relation of proposed installations to existing facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
Perform walkdowns in operating nuclear plants to gather information for design projects.
Accompany and assist other designers on walkdowns at operating client facilities.
Interface with vendors and construction contractors to explain drawings and make appropriate design adjustments.