Substation Physical Designer 3 - Grid
About The Position
The Substation Physical Designer 3 prepares physical design deliverables for high- and extra-high-voltage substations in collaboration with engineers and designers. The role includes interpreting vendor information and incorporating it into design deliverables, as well as conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities. The position offers a remote, work-from-home schedule. The role requires a minimum of eight years of substation physical design experience and proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Candidates must meet the stated education or equivalent technical experience requirements. Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design and the ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance are also specified. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including healthcare plans, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. The compensation range is $68,325–$104,385; eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma with 3 or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- A minimum of 8 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 used to produce 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.
- Experience or interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; 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 (Elevations), Detailed Bills of Material, Lightning Stroke Shielding Plans, Grounding Plans, Conduits, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details, Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plans, and Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding Plans and Sections.
- Interpret vendor information and incorporate it into design deliverables.
- Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
