Substation Physical Designer 1 - Grid
About The Position
The Substation Physical Designer works in a project team with engineers and other designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design. The role is based in a hybrid arrangement from Sargent & Lundy’s future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The designer prepares substation design drawings, incorporates vendor information into design deliverables, performs walkdowns at client facilities, and applies client standards. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant to their work, while remaining accountable for professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- Three or more years of substation physical design experience.
- An associate’s degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least two years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- 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, where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Prepare substation general arrangement drawings.
- Prepare substation electrical equipment plans.
- Prepare substation section views and elevations.
- Prepare substation detailed bills of material.
- Prepare substation lightning stroke shielding plans.
- Prepare substation grounding plans.
- Prepare substation conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details.
- Prepare substation 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.
- Perform walkdowns at client facilities.
- Apply client standards related to the work.
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
- Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
