Sargent & Lundy

Senior Wiring Designer 2 -- Grid

Sargent & Lundy$85K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years experience in high voltage substation wiring diagrams (138kV and above).
  • Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
  • Capability to visualize parts in 3D without software tools.
  • Proficient in technical plans, drawings, and engineering principles.
  • Understanding of engineering science and equipment application in designs.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Single Line Relaying & Metering Diagrams based on engineering input.
  • Develop AC & DC Schematic Diagrams for project deliverables.
  • Create Equipment Interconnection Wiring Diagrams and Cable Schedules.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers.
  • Incorporate vendor information into design outputs effectively.
  • Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities to gather field data.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Life & Accident Insurance and Disability Coverage.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions.
  • Tuition Assistance and merit scholarship opportunities.
  • Paid personal/sick time and flexible work arrangements.
  • Employee Assistance Program and back-up daycare support.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high voltage substation design. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, preparation of the following design deliverables based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers:

  • Single Line Relaying & Metering Diagrams
  • AC & DC Schematic Diagrams
  • Equipment Interconnection Wiring Diagrams
  • Cable Schedules

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to new designers.
  • Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
  • Conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities.
Qualifications

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

This position requires minimum 12 years experience in the preparation and review of wiring diagrams for high voltage substations (138kV and above).

Essential skills and experience:

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation).
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project.
  • 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.
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.

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$85,679 - $130,899 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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