Electrical Wiring Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial
About The Position
This position works in a project team environment to design, modify, and upgrade electrical systems for new and existing power plants. Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, the designer collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop electrical diagrams and related project documentation. The role includes producing wiring drawings, reviewing and incorporating vendor drawings into the overall project design, and opportunities to assist with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement, with 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 degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
- Three or more years of detailed wiring design experience developing single-line, relay, and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems.
- Familiarity with digital control systems.
- Extensive AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience on power plants or large facility projects.
- Thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
- Ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.
- Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related degree.
- 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
- Develop single-line diagrams, relay and metering diagrams, AC and DC schematic diagrams, synchronizing diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Produce electrical wiring drawings and review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design.
- Assist with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
- Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
- Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
- Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.
- Coordinate and communicate with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the power plant design process.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 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
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
