Senior Substation Physical Designer 1 - Grid
About The Position
The Senior Substation Physical Designer works in a project team environment 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 schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy supports employee health and well-being through healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $77,890–$118,999.
Requirements
- 10 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 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 involved in producing 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 is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- Prepare substation general arrangement drawings.
- Prepare substation electrical equipment plans.
- Prepare substation section views (elevations).
- Prepare detailed substation bills of material.
- Prepare substation lightning stroke shielding plans.
- Prepare substation grounding plans.
- Prepare substation conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details.
- Prepare substation below-grade conduit/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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
