Substation Physical Designer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Knoxville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Physical Designer 3 will collaborate with engineers and designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design and prepare physical and electrical design deliverables. The role includes interpreting vendor information for incorporation into design work and conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities. It offers a hybrid arrangement based at the future Knoxville office: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely.

Requirements

• An associate degree in drafting, and/or a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, and/or a high school diploma with at least 3 years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 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 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.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design.
• Prepare general arrangements, electrical equipment plans, section views (elevations), and detailed bills of material.
• Prepare lightning stroke shielding plans, grounding plans, conduit plans, electrical connection and grounding details, and below-grade conduit/raceway plans.
• Prepare control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, and 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
• 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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree