Senior Electrical Wiring Designer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

32d•$77,890 - $118,999•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Wiring Designer 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 drawings and documentation, including single-line, relay and metering, AC and DC schematic, synchronizing, and point-to-point wiring diagrams, as well as cable schedules. The role produces wiring drawings and reviews and incorporates vendor drawings into the overall project design. It may include accompanying and assisting with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. The position requires eligibility for unescorted access to a nuclear station and follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The stated compensation range is $77,890–$118,999. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and benefits; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
10 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.
Ability to produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
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.
Ability to qualify for unescorted access to a nuclear station.
Must already be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Design, modify, and upgrade electrical systems for new and existing power plants as part of a project team.
Develop single-line diagrams, relay and metering diagrams, AC and DC schematic diagrams, synchronizing diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and cable schedules under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead.
Produce electrical wiring drawings.
Review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design.
Accompany and assist with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities when opportunities arise.
Coordinate and communicate with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the power plant design process.
Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.