Senior Transmission Line Designer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.CAtlanta, GA
71d$74,750 - $115,120Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA. This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with engineers and other Electrical and Structural designers and/or engineers in the development of transmission/distribution line drawings/designs. You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting/design skills, while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. Some of your responsibilities will include the development of transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details. You will be involved in creating master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions. In preparing your drawings, you will confer directly with engineering staff in interpreting input from a variety of sources, such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors. You may accompany and assist other project team members on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for your design project. While interfacing with vendors and construction contractors, you may be given the opportunity to explain your drawings so appropriate design adjustments can be made.

Requirements

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
  • Proficient in AutoCAD
  • 10 or more years of experience in design/drafting of transmission lines
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using Microstation
  • Experience using PLS-CADD
  • Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience using GIS software

Responsibilities

  • Develop transmission line plans and profile drawings
  • Create transmission/distribution line hardware details
  • Prepare material lists and grounding details
  • Create master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities
  • Confer with engineering staff to interpret input from various sources
  • Assist project team members on walkdowns at client facilities
  • Interface with vendors and construction contractors to explain drawings

Benefits

  • Health Plans: 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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