Senior Transmission Line Designer 2 - Grid
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 working remotely. The designer will work in a project team with engineers and other electrical and structural designers and/or engineers to develop transmission and distribution line drawings and designs. The role uses computer-aided drafting and design skills and provides hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. The work includes developing transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details. The designer creates scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions. In preparing drawings, the designer confers directly with engineering staff to interpret input 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.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- 12 or more years of experience in transmission line design/drafting.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
- Ability to multitask across projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization 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 and distribution line drawings and designs in a project team environment.
- Develop transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
- Create scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with exact specifications and dimensions.
- Confer with engineering staff to interpret engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, stress factors, and other inputs.
- Accompany and assist project team members on client-facility walkdowns to gather information for design projects, as needed.
- Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors to support appropriate design adjustments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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 (PST)
- 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
