Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Knoxville, TN

4d • $85,679 - $130,899 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Substation Physical Designer works in a project team with engineers and other designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement from the future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. Work includes preparing substation physical design drawings, incorporating vendor information into design deliverables, conducting walkdowns at client facilities, and applying client standards.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation general arrangement drawings.
• Prepare substation electrical equipment plans.
• Prepare substation section views and elevations.
• Prepare detailed bills of material for substations.
• Prepare substation lightning stroke shielding plans.
• Prepare substation grounding plans.
• Prepare substation conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details.
• Prepare below-grade substation conduit and raceway plans.
• Prepare control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, and grounding plans and sections.
• Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
• Perform walkdowns at client facilities.
• Apply client standards related to the work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
• Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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