Senior 3D Substation Physical Designer 1 (SDS Projects) - Grid
About The Position
As a Senior 3D Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers preparing a high and or extra high voltage substation design package with minimum guidance. You will produce a 3D Model that would generate various drawings using Inventor, AutoCAD, P4A and SDS software. This role involves interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables and conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities. The position is based on a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA.
Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma and 5 or more years of 3D drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
- 10 or more years of experience in preparing 3D substation models and physical design experience.
- Proficient with working in 3D using AutoCAD, Inventor, P4A, Vault Pro and SDS.
- Ability to visualize in 3D, layout substation equipment based on a clients and or IEEE standards.
- Able to follow a CAD standard.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
- Able to use BlueBeam to create a BOM count, review and self-check drawings.
- Knowledge using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Produce a 3D Model that would generate the following drawings using Inventor, AutoCAD, P4A and SDS software: General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Sections, Electrical Connection Details, Foundation Plans, Grounding Plans, Grounding Details, Conduit and Trench Plans, Conduit Details, Control Building Layout, Control Building Details, Bill of Material, Cable Schedules, Shielding Plan.
- Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
- Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
