Senior Structural Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Warrenville, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid position is part of the substation design team and involves developing 2D and 3D physical layout drawings for AIS and GIS substations. The designer works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams on substation structures and foundations, investigates and resolves structural design issues, and coordinates detailed design phases for integrated substation models. The role includes planning and executing structural design deliverables independently and as part of a team, supporting colleagues to ensure complete and timely designs, and potentially assisting with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. The designer also guides others in drafting tools and mentors less experienced drafters and designers.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 12 years of detailed structural design experience developing foundation plans, foundation details, and structure details.
• Basic knowledge of substation physical design.
• Proficiency using MicroStation or AutoCAD with design software tools to execute 3D plant layout models.
• Experience reviewing structural drawings involving electrical substation equipment outlines and interface points.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the substation design process.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MicroStation, Bentley Descartes, AutoCAD, Raster Design, Inventor, SDS, and/or Bentley Substation.
• 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

• Develop 2D and 3D physical layout drawings for AIS and GIS substations.
• Design substation structures and foundations.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve structural design issues.
• Use 3D modeling software tools to generate electrical design schematics.
• Coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated substation design model.
• Support other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely designs.
• Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as a member of a design team.
• Potentially accompany and assist senior designers and engineers during field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
• Guide others in the use of drafting tools and mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-up daycare
• FSA and 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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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