Senior Substation Physical Designer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Greenville, SC

2d • 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 prepares substation design drawings and deliverables, interprets and incorporates vendor information, performs walkdowns at client facilities, and applies client standards. The position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires working in the office three days per week.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and at least 2 years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and 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 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 substation detailed bills of material.
• 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 (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