Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Charlotte, NC

9d • $94,247 - $143,989 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Physical Project Designer works in a project team with engineers and other designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design. The role prepares and reviews substation drawings and design deliverables, coordinates technical reviews, supports field walkdowns, and applies applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. It also provides technical guidance and mentoring, oversees assigned staff, and helps ensure work is completed efficiently within project budgets and schedules.

The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week at a Sargent & Lundy office. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. Compensation is listed as $94,247–$143,989; eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The company describes a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes employee health, well-being, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• 15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize equipment details and phase-to-ground and phase-to-phase clearances.
• Ability to multitask across projects.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Familiarity with Bentley Substation, Inventor SDS, and BlueBeam.
• Familiarity with ground-based LiDAR and converting point-cloud information to vector.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of practical applications of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design.
• 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 specified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct detailed reviews of substation general arrangement drawings.
• Prepare and review substation electrical equipment plans and electrical section views (elevations).
• Prepare and review substation detailed bills of material, lightning stroke shielding plans, and grounding plans.
• Prepare and review substation conduit, electrical connection, grounding details, and below-grade conduit/raceway plans.
• Prepare and review control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, and grounding plans and sections.
• Technically review project-team comments on vendor design deliverables for specification compliance, coordinate incorporation of comments, and consolidate and resolve comments.
• Lead field walkdowns at client facilities, gather data, interface with clients and contractors about walkdown issues, and perform constructability walkdowns.
• Identify applicable codes and standards, guide their application, maintain working knowledge of design standards and practices, and ensure designs meet codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Participate in the company quality system by developing enhancements to company standards and processes.
• Guide and mentor designers, drafters, and other project stakeholders in design/drafting tools and client-specific tools.
• Review and supervise production of design deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to others preparing and reviewing calculations; obtain calculation inputs and independently prepare and review calculations.
• Develop cost-effective design approaches and coordinate with other disciplines to obtain adequate inputs for integrated design.
• Implement work-plan requirements within budget and schedule using efficient methods, and guide the project team in meeting budget and schedule targets.
• Delegate and monitor assigned staff’s technical work, provide performance feedback as a primary evaluator, and oversee routine day-to-day performance and personnel issues for the assigned group.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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