Senior Substation Wiring Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

3d • $85,679 - $130,899 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high voltage substation design. The role involves preparing design deliverables such as Single Line Relaying & Metering Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Diagrams, Equipment Interconnection Wiring Diagrams, and Cable Schedules. Responsibilities also include providing technical guidance and mentoring to new designers, interpreting and incorporating vendor information, and conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience
• 12 or more years of experience in the preparation and review of wiring diagrams for high voltage substations (138kV and above)
• Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation)
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer
• Ability to multi-task from project to project
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 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 their role
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Single Line Relaying & Metering Diagrams
• Preparation of AC & DC Schematic Diagrams
• Preparation of Equipment Interconnection Wiring Diagrams
• Preparation of Cable Schedules
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to new designers
• Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables
• Conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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 (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

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