Senior Structural Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Warrenville, IL

10d • $85,679 - $130,899 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the substation design team, the Senior Structural Designer 2 works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop AIS and GIS substation electrical physical-layout drawings in 2D and 3D. The role involves designing substation structures and foundations, resolving structural design issues, and coordinating detailed design phases for integrated substation models. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and working remotely from home. There may be opportunities to assist senior designers and engineers with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. The designer also provides drafting-tool guidance and mentors less experienced drafters and designers.

Sargent & Lundy describes its commitment to employee health and well-being through healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The compensation range is $85,679–$130,899.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in drafting, or 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 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.
• The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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 where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop AIS and GIS substation electrical physical-layout drawings in 2D and 3D 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 designers and project team members to help 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.
• Provide guidance on drafting tools and mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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