Wiring Designer 3 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$68,325 - $104,385•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wiring Designer 3 works in a project team environment designing, modifying, and upgrading electrical systems for new and existing power plants. Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, the designer collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop electrical diagrams and related design documents. The role produces wiring drawings, reviews and incorporates vendor drawings into the overall project design, and helps update or produce physical design drawings based on field walkdowns. Frequent trips to client facilities in Wyoming and Colorado are required to accompany and assist with field walkdowns and data gathering. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining office work with remote work from home. The Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions in power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including new plant design and upgrades to operating facilities. Sargent & Lundy offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee health and well-being. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
  • Experience using BRCM (Bentley Raceway & Cable Management) software.
  • At least 8 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 plants or large-facility projects.
  • Thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
  • Ability to communicate and interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines.
  • Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship from the employer.

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

  • Develop single-line diagrams.
  • Develop relay and metering diagrams.
  • Develop AC and DC schematic diagrams.
  • Develop synchronizing diagrams.
  • Develop point-to-point wiring diagrams.
  • Develop cable schedules.
  • 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.
  • Accompany and assist with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities in Wyoming and Colorado.
  • Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
  • Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
  • Conceptualize plans and details to 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
  • Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
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