Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid

Responsibilities

• Preparation and detailed review of substation drawings such as Substation General Arrangement, Substation Electrical Equipment Plans, Substation Electrical 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, and other relevant drawings.
• Technical review of project team’s comments on vendor design deliverables (ensuring compliance with specifications), coordination of incorporating those comments, and consolidation and resolution of project team comments.
• Lead field walkdowns, gather data at client facilities, interface with clients and contractors to discuss walkdown issues, perform constructability walkdowns with clients and contractors, identify applicable codes and standards for team use, and provide guidance in applying codes and standards.
• Participate in enhancing design standards and processes for company use, identify applicable standards for technical tasks, maintain and utilize working knowledge of design standards and practices, ensure designs conform to codes and standards, apply client-specific standards, provide guidance and mentoring to designers, drafters, and other stakeholders, and review and supervise the production of design deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to others in preparing and reviewing calculations associated with applicable design processes, develop cost-effective design approaches for projects, interface with other disciplines to obtain required design inputs, and independently prepare and review calculations.
• Implement work plan requirements within budget and schedule using efficient methods, provide guidance to the project team in attaining budget and schedule goals, delegate and monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments, and provide performance feedback as a primary evaluator and be involved in performance and personnel issues for assigned staff.
• Oversee routine, day-to-day performance and personnel issues for assigned group.

Qualifications

• An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• 15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (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.

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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: $94,247 - $143,989
• 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.

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.

Company Overview

We are an award-winning firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions in the energy industry. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has earned us recognition as a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award winner for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Join us in shaping the future of energy infrastructure!