Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Physical Designer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • $85K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent technical design experience
  • 12+ years of physical design experience in electrical layout drawings
  • Advanced drafting skills in AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • Strong 3D visualization skills
  • Multi-tasking ability across different projects

Responsibilities

  • Utilize and expand drafting skills in a team environment
  • Apply CAD skills with hands-on training in 3D design software
  • Create scalable drawings showing installations and specifications
  • Assist experienced designers in data gathering at client facilities
  • Interface with vendors and contractors to clarify design drawings

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office requirement 3 days a week
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for hands-on training and skills expansion
  • Engagement with advanced technologies like AI and automation
  • Participation in a yearly discretionary bonus program
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your drafting skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other designers and/or engineers in the preparation of design drawings based on design input
  • You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting skills, while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
  • You will be involved in creating drawings to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions
  • You may accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for your design project
  • While interfacing with vendors and construction contractors, you may be given the opportunity to explain your drawings so appropriate design adjustments can be made

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.
  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience
  • 12 or more years of physical design experience including experience in the development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, and electrical equipment location drawings.
  • Advanced drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation)
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project


Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design


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.

Compensation Range

$85,679 - $130,899

Transparency Statement

Sargent & 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.
Learn more about Sargent & Lundy
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1891

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Sargent & Lundy

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Senior Electrical Physical Designer 2 - Nuclear jobs: