Senior Electrical Physical Wiring Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy • Richland, WA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Physical Wiring Designer 1 will prepare design drawings from design input as part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers. The role uses computer-aided drafting skills to create scaled drawings that show how proposed installations relate to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions. The designer may also accompany experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather project information and explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made. The position offers hands-on training in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. The work schedule is hybrid, combining office and remote work.

This position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, plant life extensions, digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, reactor restart projects, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

• An associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
• At least 8 years of drafting/design 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.

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 relating various equipment to a technical design.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings based on design input in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Create scaled drawings showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions.
• Use computer-aided drafting skills and develop skills in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects.
• Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors and support appropriate design adjustments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree