Senior Structural Designer 2 - Grid
About The Position
As a member of the substation design team, the Senior Structural Designer 2 works with multidisciplinary engineering and design project teams to develop 2D and 3D physical layout drawings for AIS and GIS substations. The role involves structural design of substation structures and foundations, investigating and resolving structural design issues, and coordinating detailed design phases across an integrated substation design model. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining office work with remote work from home. The designer plans and executes structural design deliverables independently and as part of a team, supports other designers and project members, and helps ensure complete and timely design work. The role may include field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities alongside senior designers and engineers. It also includes guiding others in drafting tools and mentoring less experienced drafters and designers. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The listed compensation range is $85,679–$130,899; eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus 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 substation physical design knowledge.
- Proficiency with MicroStation or AutoCAD and design software tools for executing 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 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 as part of multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Design substation structures and foundations, and 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 help ensure complete and timely design.
- Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as a member of a design team.
- Accompany and assist senior designers and engineers with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, as opportunities arise.
- Guide others in the use of drafting tools and mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
