Transmission Line Designer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

3d•$58,925 - $84,728•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy’s future Knoxville office, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week and remotely two days per week. The position uses and develops design skills in a multidisciplinary team with electrical and structural designers and/or engineers to create transmission and distribution line drawings and designs. The designer will apply computer-aided drafting and design skills and receive hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. The role includes developing transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details. The designer creates scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions. In preparing drawings, the designer confers with engineering staff to interpret input such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors. The designer may also assist project team members with client-facility walkdowns and explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools as relevant to their work, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate professional judgment and review.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
At least 3 years of experience in transmission line design/drafting.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate equipment to a technical design.
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
Ability to multitask across projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience using MicroStation, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or GIS software.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop transmission line plans and profile drawings.
Develop transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
Create master sketches to scale showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, with specifications and dimensions.
Confer with engineering staff to interpret engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, stress factors, and other input for drawings.
Accompany and assist project team members on walkdowns at client facilities to gather design information, as needed.
Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made.
Work with electrical and structural designers and/or engineers in a multidisciplinary team to develop transmission/distribution line drawings and designs.
Apply computer-aided drafting/design skills and participate in hands-on training in 3D design software environments.