Senior Electrical Physical Wiring Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•Remote

About The Position

This position supports project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. It will begin as a remote position and may transition to a hybrid arrangement with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The designer works in a multi-disciplined team with other designers and engineers to prepare design drawings from design input, while applying and expanding drafting skills. The role includes hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. Drawings are created to scale to show how proposed installations relate to existing facilities and to specify exact dimensions. The designer may assist experienced designers with client-facility walkdowns to gather information and may explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international 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 multi-task across projects.
The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. 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 the ability to relate 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 as part of a multi-disciplined team.
Create drawings to scale showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions.
Apply computer-aided drafting skills and participate in hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
May accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather project information.
Interface with vendors and construction contractors and explain drawings to support appropriate design adjustments.
Provide onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center as project needs require.