Sargent & Lundy

Senior Wiring Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial

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

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or high school diploma with technical design experience.
  • 10+ years of detailed wiring design experience, including knowledge of medium voltage and 480V systems.
  • Proficiency in Bentley Raceway & Cable Management (BRCM) software and MicroStation/AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with digital control systems and electrical schematic production.
  • Strong capability to communicate and collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams in the design and modification of power plant electrical systems.
  • Develop and produce single-line and detailed electrical wiring and relay diagrams.
  • Incorporate vendor drawings into overall project design.
  • Assist with initial design requirements and conceptualize wiring plans.
  • Participate in field walkdowns for data gathering at client facilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off including personal, vacation, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with contributions and merit scholarship programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance programs and back-up daycare services.
Full Job Description
Description

  • This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others 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
  • 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.


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.
  • Experience in Bentley Raceway & Cable Management (BRCM) software
  • 10 or more years of detailed wiring design experience in the development of single-line, and relay and metering diagrams, including medium0voltage 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 inital design requirements.
    • Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.
  • Extensive Microstation and/or AutoCAD 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.

Valued but not required experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related degree


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

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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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