Sargent & Lundy

Senior Transmission Line Designer 1 - Grid

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

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in drafting or high school diploma with relevant coursework or technical experience.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • 10+ years of experience in Transmission Line design/drafting.
  • Skilled in technical plan production techniques and principles.
  • Understanding of engineering science application to design.
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without a computer.
  • Strong multitasking and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project teams to develop transmission/distribution line designs.
  • Apply computer-aided drafting skills, including 3D design software like AutoCAD or MicroStation.
  • Create transmission line plans, profiles, and hardware detail drawings.
  • Prepare master sketches showing proposed installations' relation to existing facilities.
  • Consult with engineering staff to interpret specifications and dimensions.
  • Assist in on-site walkdowns to gather data for designs.
  • Interface with vendors and contractors to explain drawings and adjust designs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans: medical, dental, vision.
  • Life and accident insurance coverage.
  • Disability and employee assistance programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Merit scholarship and tuition assistance programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off.
  • Paid parental, bereavement, and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Description

This position allows for a remote, work from home schedule until the Portland, OR office opens.

  • 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 Associates 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.
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 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 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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