Description

As a Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation and/or telecommunication drawings:

Substation General Arrangement
Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
Substation 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

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop network architecture designs based on TDM, SONET, IP / MPLS and other relevant standards
Prepare network and channel diagrams and perform timing studies
Design fail safe systems with path & equipment redundancies & diversity to serve mission-critical operations with extreme reliability
Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
Performing walkdowns at client facilities.
Applying Client's standards related to the work.
Mentoring other designers and drafters.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

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

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of telecommunication and/or substation physical design experience. Qualifications also include the following:

An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances.
Telecommunications project or systems design experience in radio, fiber optics and/or network engineering.
Ability to multi-task from project to project.
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write).

Valued Knowledge/Skills:

An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design.
Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design.
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.

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

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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