Sargent & Lundy

Senior Transmission Line Designer 1 - Grid

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

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience with a high school diploma and drafting coursework.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
  • At least 10 years of experience in designing and drafting transmission lines.
  • Strong understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans.
  • Knowledge of engineering science application to design.
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
  • Excellent multi-tasking and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and designers on transmission/distribution line drawings.
  • Utilize computer-aided design skills and receive training in 3D software.
  • Develop transmission line plans, hardware details, and grounding details.
  • Create scaled master sketches for proposed installations.
  • Gather information for design projects through site walkdowns with project teams.
  • Interface with vendors to explain drawings and facilitate design adjustments.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office work required 3 days a week.
  • Hands-on training in advanced design software like AutoCAD 3D and MicroStation.
  • Opportunities for collaboration in a project team environment.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

WORK LOCATION: This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA.
  • This position will offer you the the opportunity to work in a project team environment with engineers and other Electrical and Structural designers and/or engineers in the development of transmission/distribution line drawings/designs.
  • You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting/design skills, while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
  • Some of your responsibilities will include the development of transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
  • You will be involved in creating master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions. In preparing your drawings, you will confer directly with engineering staff in interpreting input from a variety of sources, such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors.
  • You may accompany and assist other project team members 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.


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 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
  • 10 or more years of experience in design/drafting of transmission lines.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles 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.
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Attention to detail.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Experience using Microstation, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GIS software.


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

$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 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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