Senior Structural Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the substation design team and offers a hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work. The role develops structural and physical design deliverables for AIS and GIS substations, including 2D drawings and 3D models. Work includes designing substation structures and foundations, resolving structural design issues, coordinating detailed design phases for integrated substation models, and supporting other designers and project team members. The role may also involve field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, and includes providing drafting-tool guidance and mentoring less experienced drafters and designers.

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions may also include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $85,679–$130,899.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Twelve or more years of detailed structural design experience developing foundation plans, foundation details, and structure details.
• Basic substation physical design knowledge.
• 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 AIS and GIS substation electrical physical layout drawings in 2D and 3D models with 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 ensure complete and timely design work.
• Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as part of a design team.
• Potentially accompany senior designers and engineers on field walkdowns and assist with 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 (EAP)
• 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
• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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