Substation Wiring Designer 3 - Grid
About The Position
This position works in a project team with engineers and other designers on high-voltage substation design. Based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers, the designer prepares design deliverables including single-line relaying and metering diagrams, AC and DC schematic diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, and cable schedules. The role also provides technical guidance and mentoring to new designers, incorporates vendor information into design deliverables, and conducts walkdowns at client substation facilities. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement from the future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Sargent & Lundy notes that employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- Eight or more years of experience in detailed wiring design.
- An associate's degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
- Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
- Ability to multitask across projects.
- 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 various equipment to a technical design.
- Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with wiring diagrams for high-voltage substations.
- Experience or interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies, such as AI, automation, or programming, where relevant to the role; not required unless specified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Prepare single-line relaying and metering diagrams based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers.
- Prepare AC and DC schematic diagrams.
- Prepare equipment interconnection wiring diagrams.
- Prepare cable schedules.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to new designers.
- 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.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- 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.
- Employees in eligible positions may be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
