Senior Transmission Line Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy’s future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. The designer works in a project team with engineers and Electrical and Structural designers and/or engineers to develop transmission and distribution line drawings and designs. The role applies computer-aided drafting and design skills, with hands-on training in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. The work includes developing transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission and distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details. The designer creates scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities and their exact specifications and dimensions. In preparing drawings, the designer confers with engineering staff to interpret information from sources such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors. The role may also involve accompanying project team members on client-facility walkdowns to gather design information and explaining drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made. Sargent & Lundy supports employees’ health and well-being through healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where appropriate to support their work, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least 1 year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
At least 12 years of experience in transmission line design or drafting.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of practical applications of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design.
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
Ability to multitask across projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience using MicroStation, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or GIS software.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

Develop transmission line plans and profile drawings.
Develop transmission and distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
Create scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions.
Confer with engineering staff to interpret engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, stress factors, and other design inputs.
Accompany and assist project team members on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects, as needed.
Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors and make appropriate design adjustments.
Work in project teams with engineers and Electrical and Structural designers and/or engineers to develop transmission and distribution line drawings and designs.