Transmission Line Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Atlanta, GA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid position is based at Sargent & Lundy’s Peachtree Corners, Georgia office, with in-office work required three days per week. The Transmission Line Designer 2 works in a multidisciplinary team with electrical and structural designers and engineers to develop transmission and distribution line drawings and designs. The role uses computer-aided drafting and design skills and offers hands-on training in 3D design software environments such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.

The designer develops transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission and distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details. The position also involves creating scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions. The designer confers with engineering staff to interpret inputs such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors. The role may include assisting project team members with facility walkdowns to gather design information and explaining drawings to vendors and construction contractors so that 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, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate professional judgment and review.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• At least 6 years of experience in transmission line design or 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 relating 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using MicroStation, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or GIS software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission line plans and profile drawings.
• Develop transmission and distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
• Create scaled master sketches 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 inputs.
• Assist project team members on client facility walkdowns to gather information for design projects, as needed.
• Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors so appropriate design adjustments can be made.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree