Senior Substation Wiring Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Knoxville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy's future Knoxville office, with an expectation to work in the office three days a week and remotely two days a week. The position works in a project team with engineers and other designers on high-voltage substation design. The designer prepares wiring and related design deliverables based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers, provides technical guidance and mentoring to new designers, incorporates vendor information into design deliverables, and conducts walkdowns at client substation facilities.

The role requires extensive experience preparing and reviewing wiring diagrams for high-voltage substations rated 138 kV and above, along with advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools. An associate degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience is required. The position does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

• Associate's 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Single Line Relaying & Metering Diagrams based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers.
• Prepare AC & DC Schematic Diagrams based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers.
• Prepare Equipment Interconnection Wiring Diagrams based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers.
• Prepare Cable Schedules based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers.
• 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 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.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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