Senior Substation Wiring Designer 2 - Grid
About The Position
Work in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high-voltage substation design. Prepare design deliverables based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers, including single-line relaying and metering diagrams, AC and DC schematic diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, and cable schedules. The role also provides technical guidance and mentoring to new designers, interprets and incorporates vendor information into design deliverables, and conducts walkdowns at client substation facilities. This position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position. The compensation range is $85,679–$130,899, and eligible positions may include a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- An associate degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
- 12 or more years of experience preparing and reviewing wiring diagrams for high-voltage substations (138 kV and above).
- Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
- Ability to multitask across projects.
- 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.
- U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- 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 single-line relaying and metering diagrams based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers.
- Prepare AC and DC schematic diagrams.
- Prepare equipment interconnection wiring diagrams.
- Prepare cable schedules.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to new designers.
- Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
- Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.
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
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
