Transmission Line Designer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy's future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The Transmission Line Designer will work in a multidisciplinary team with electrical and structural designers and engineers to develop transmission and distribution line drawings and designs. The role provides opportunities to apply and expand computer-aided drafting and design skills, including hands-on training in 3D design software such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. The position involves preparing transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission and distribution line hardware details, material lists, grounding details, and scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities. The designer will consult with engineering staff to interpret information from engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors. The role may also involve assisting project team members with walkdowns at client facilities and explaining drawings to vendors and construction contractors so that appropriate design adjustments can be made. Sargent & Lundy values appropriate use of technology to improve work and deliver quality outcomes. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools in relevant work, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review. AI, automation, programming, or similar experience is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specified elsewhere.

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.
Eight or more 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 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.

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 where relevant.

Responsibilities

Develop transmission and distribution line drawings and designs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Prepare transmission line plans and profile drawings, hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
Create scaled master sketches showing proposed installations in relation to existing facilities, including specifications and dimensions.
Consult with engineering staff to interpret engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, stress factors, and other design inputs.
Assist project team members with walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects, as needed.
Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors and make appropriate design adjustments.