Sargent & Lundy

Senior Physical Designer 1 (Delineante) - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of substation physical design experience
  • Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience
  • Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Ability to visualize equipment details and clearances
  • Capability of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare substation drawings including general arrangements and equipment plans
  • Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
  • Conduct site walkdowns at client facilities
  • Apply client's standards to design work
  • Mentor junior designers and drafters

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Life & Accident Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • Generous paid time off including Personal/Sick Time and Parental Leave
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid work schedule
  • 401(k) with merit scholarship and tuition assistance programs
  • Awards for employee-friendly benefits, recognized as a Top Workplace
Full Job Description
Description

As a Senior Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:
  • Substation General Arrangement
  • Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
  • Substation Section Views (Elevations)
  • Substation Detailed Bill of Material
  • Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
  • Substation Grounding Plan
  • Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
  • Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
  • Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
  • Performing walkdowns at client facilities.
  • Applying Client's standards related to the work.
  • Mentoring other designers and drafters.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

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

This position requires a minimum of 8 years of substation physical design experience. Qualifications also include the following:
  • An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
  • Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances.
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project.
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Valued Knowledge/Skills:
  • An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design.
  • Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.


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


Awards & Recognition

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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