Senior Substation Physical Designer 1 -- Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Pasadena, CA

1d • $77,890 - $118,999 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Physical Designer works in a project team environment with engineers and other designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design. The position prepares substation drawings and design deliverables, interprets and incorporates vendor information, performs walkdowns at client facilities, and applies client standards. The role allows a hybrid work schedule, with time split between the office and working remotely from home.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 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 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, where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation general arrangement drawings.
• Prepare substation electrical equipment plans.
• Prepare substation section views and 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 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 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 eligibility for eligible positions

What This Job Offers

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