Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Elkridge, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Physical Project Designer works in a project team environment with engineers and other designers on high- and extra-high-voltage substation design. The position prepares and reviews substation design drawings and deliverables, supports field and constructability walkdowns, applies codes and client standards, and provides technical guidance and oversight to project staff. The role also contributes to project planning, quality processes, and coordination with clients, contractors, and other disciplines. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work three days per week at a Sargent & Lundy office. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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 visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
Ability to multitask across projects.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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 the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating 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 is valued where relevant but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Prepare and perform detailed reviews of substation general arrangement drawings; electrical equipment plans; electrical section views and elevations; detailed bills of material; lightning stroke shielding plans; grounding plans; conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details; below-grade conduit/raceway plans; and control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, grounding plans, and sections.
Review project team comments on vendor design deliverables for compliance with specifications, coordinate their incorporation, and consolidate and resolve comments.
Lead field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities.
Interface with clients and contractors to discuss walkdown issues and conduct constructability walkdowns.
Identify applicable codes, standards, and technical standards; provide guidance on their application; maintain and use working knowledge of design standards and practices; and ensure designs conform to applicable codes, standards, and client standards.
Participate in the company quality system by developing enhancements to company standards and processes.
Provide guidance and mentoring to designers, drafters, and other project stakeholders in the use of design and drafting tools and client-specific design tools.
Review and supervise the production of design deliverables.
Provide technical guidance on preparing and reviewing calculations for applicable design processes; obtain required calculation inputs; and independently prepare and review calculations.
Develop cost-effective design approaches for projects.
Coordinate with other disciplines to obtain required design inputs and ensure they are adequate for an integrated design.
Implement work plan requirements within budget and schedule using efficient methods, and guide the project team in meeting budget and schedule goals.
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.