Senior Electrical Physical Wiring Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

10d•$77,890 - $118,999•Remote

About The Position

This position supports project needs onsite at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. It starts as a remote position and could change to a hybrid arrangement with three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. The role uses and develops drafting skills in a multidisciplinary team, preparing design drawings from design input. It includes creating scaled drawings that show proposed installations in relation to existing facilities and provide exact specifications and dimensions. The designer may accompany experienced designers on client-facility walkdowns to gather project information and may explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made. Hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation, may be provided. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technology, small modular reactors, conversion initiatives, and nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

Associate's 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.
Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization 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 relating 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.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings based on design input while working with designers and/or engineers in a multidisciplinary team.
Create scaled drawings showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions.
Apply computer-aided drafting skills and develop skills in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
May accompany experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects.
May explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made.
Support project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center.