Substation Physical Designer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

6d•$58,925 - $84,728•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule working some days in the office and some days from home. As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of various substation drawings and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables. You will also perform walkdowns at client facilities and apply Client's standards related to the work.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of substation physical design experience
An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer

Nice To Haves

An Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design
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

Responsibilities

Preparation of Substation General Arrangement drawings
Preparation of Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
Preparation of Substation Section Views (Elevations)
Preparation of Substation Detailed Bill of Material
Preparation of Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
Preparation of Substation Grounding Plan
Preparation of Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
Preparation of Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
Preparation of Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section
Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables
Performing walkdowns at client facilities
Applying Client's standards related to the work