Substation Physical Designer 3 - Grid
About The Position
The Substation Physical Designer 3 supports high- and extra-high-voltage substation design, collaborating with engineers and designers to prepare physical and electrical design deliverables. These include general arrangements, electrical equipment plans, section views and elevations, detailed bills of material, lightning stroke shielding plans, grounding plans, conduits, electrical connection and grounding details, below-grade conduit and raceway plans, and control-building equipment, cable tray, lighting, grounding plans, and sections. The role also interprets and incorporates vendor information into design deliverables and conducts walkdowns at client substation facilities. The position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy notes that it does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma and 3 or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- 8 or more years of substation physical design experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing 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.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers and designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design.
- Prepare general arrangements, electrical equipment plans, section views and elevations, detailed bills of material, lightning stroke shielding plans, grounding plans, conduit plans, electrical connection and grounding details, below-grade conduit and raceway plans, and control-building equipment, cable tray, lighting, grounding plans, and sections.
- Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
- Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
