Substation Physical Drafter 1 -- Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Reading, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days remote. The position provides an opportunity to utilize and expand drafting skills within a multi-disciplined team environment. You will work with designers and engineers to prepare design drawings based on design input. The role involves applying computer-aided drafting skills with hands-on training in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation, as well as Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary design databases. Responsibilities include creating master sketches to scale showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities with exact specifications and dimensions. You may also accompany experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information and explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors to make appropriate design adjustments. A generous relocation package may be offered depending on location.

Requirements

An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances.
Ability to multi-task from project to project.
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design.
Familiarity with Bentley Substation 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

Utilize and expand drafting skills in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Prepare design drawings based on design input.
Apply computer-aided drafting skills and receive training in 3D design software (AutoCAD 3D, MicroStation).
Receive training in Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary design databases.
Create master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
Accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information.
Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors to make appropriate design adjustments.