Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Physical Designer 1 (SmartPlant Projects) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • $77K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of detailed design experience in electrical plant design drawings
  • Proficient in SmartPlant S3D modeling software and its integration with SPEL, SPI, and SPF
  • Experience in reviewing project deliverables and vendor drawings
  • Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong skills in 3D plant layout modeling and cable management activities

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop electrical equipment and installation drawings
  • Utilize SmartPlant S3D to create electrical design deliverables and BOMs
  • Interpret electrical functional requirements and ensure design consistency
  • Manage cable routing activities based on SPEL and SPI data
  • Lead the electrical design team through detailed design phases
  • Resolve model clashes and discrepancies effectively
  • Mentor junior designers and drafters in their development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off
  • Employee assistance programs and back-up daycare options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing electrical equipment, cable tray & conduit raceway, support detail installation drawings in a 3-D model
  • Utilize Hexagon’s SmartPlant S3D modeling software and SPF database to generate electrical design deliverables, BOMs, and commodity lists
  • Understand and interpret electrical functional requirements developed using SPEL & SPI and create physical design consistent with engineering requirements
  • Perform and manage cable routing activities utilizing cable information developed in SPEL & SPI
  • Act as the electrical design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated electrical design model
  • Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and report status
  • Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
  • Independently plan and execute design of electrical deliverables
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling software including the following:
    • Understanding of the integration aspects of SPEL, SPI, SPF and S3D
    • Class detection resolution & discrepancy checks between deliverables
    • Reports/Schedules and Cable Management activities
    • Interface with SmartPlant Administrators in the development of electrical deliverable templates and catalogs
    • Drawing Presentation Rules Set Up
    • Plant model data management
  • 10 or more years of detailed design experience in the development of electrical plant design drawings; raceway & supports, equipment, grounding, lighting, cable management 
  • Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
  • Experience in the review of project deliverables and drawing requirements
  • Experience in the review of vendor drawings and interface points
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the plant design process

Valued but not required experience:

  • Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office tools
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & 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
Compensation Range$77,890 - $118,999 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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