Wiring Designer 2 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$64,817 - $93,201•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a mix of office and remote work. As part of a project team, the Wiring Designer 2 contributes to the design, modification, and upgrade of electrical systems for new and existing power plants. Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, the role works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop electrical diagrams and drawings, incorporate vendor drawings, and support physical design updates based on field walkdowns. Frequent trips to client facilities in Wyoming and Colorado are required to assist with field walkdowns and data gathering. Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects. Its work includes plant design, upgrades, renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. The company describes a comprehensive benefits package and states that eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The position does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with equivalent technical design experience.
  • At least 6 years of detailed wiring design experience developing single-line, relay, and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems.
  • Familiarity with digital control systems.
  • Extensive MicroStation and/or AutoCAD design experience on power plant or large-facility projects.
  • Thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
  • Ability to produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
  • Ability to assist engineers with initial design requirements and convey wiring termination requirements accurately.
  • Ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams from other disciplines.
  • The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related degree.
  • Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a project team environment on the design, modification, and upgrade of electrical systems for new and existing power plants.
  • Develop single-line diagrams, relay and metering diagrams, AC and DC schematic diagrams, synchronizing diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and cable schedules with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
  • Produce electrical wiring drawings and review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design.
  • Help update or produce physical design drawings based on field walkdowns.
  • Frequently travel to client facilities in Wyoming and Colorado to accompany and assist with field walkdowns and data gathering.
  • Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
  • Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
  • Conceptualize plans and details that accurately convey wiring termination requirements.
  • Interface and communicate with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the power plant design process.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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