Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Wiring Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy$77K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical design experience
  • 10+ years of detailed wiring design experience with power systems
  • Familiarity with digital control systems
  • Extensive AutoCAD and/or Microstation design skills
  • Strong understanding of drafting and design practices
  • Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify electrical systems for power plants
  • Create single-line and relay/metering diagrams
  • Produce wiring diagrams for installation purposes
  • Review and integrate vendor drawings into project designs
  • Assist in field data gathering and walkdowns
  • Ensure compliance with nuclear access requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans: medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off including personal, vacation, and holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee support programs including EAP and back-up daycare
  • Tuition assistance and scholarship programs
Full Job Description
Description

This position is an onsite schedule working four days per week, 10 hour shifts. We do offer per diem to those who qualify.
  • This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems
  • Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in the development of the following:
    • Single-line diagrams
    • Relay and metering diagrams
    • AC and DC schematic diagrams
    • Synchronizing diagrams
    • Point to point wiring diagrams
    • Cable schedules
  • You will produce electrical wiring drawings, and review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design.
  • There will be opportunities to accompany and assist in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
  • Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.


Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience
  • 10+ years of detailed wiring design experience in the development of single-line, and relay and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems
  • Familiarity with digital control systems
  • The ability to perform the following:
    • 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
    • Extensive AutoCAD and/or Microstation design experience on power plants or large facility projects
    • A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories
    • The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process


Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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 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.
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