Transmission Line Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Award-winning benefits

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a CAD designer to join our transmission line design team in a hybrid schedule. You will contribute to electrical and structural designs, create 3D drawings, and develop line plans, hardware details, and material lists.

Collaboration with engineering staff and vendors will be essential as you translate specifications into precise CAD models. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in transmission line design, proficiency in AutoCAD and PLS-CADD, and strong 3D visualization and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1+ years of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
• 5+ years of experience in design of Transmission Lines, including experience in using PLS-CADD.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission/distribution line drawings and designs in a multi-disciplined team with electrical and structural designers and engineers.
• Apply CAD/3D design skills using AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation; gain hands-on training in these environments.
• Develop transmission line plans, profile drawings, hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
• Create master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities with precise specifications and dimensions; interpret input from engineering specs, weight/volume calculations, and stress factors.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to gather information from various sources for your designs.
• Accompany project team members on client walkdowns to collect design information.
• Interface with vendors and contractors to explain drawings and incorporate design adjustments.

Skills

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

Transmission Lines

3D design

Education

Associate’s Degree in drafting

High school diploma + drafting courses

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Description

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 utilize and expand your design skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with 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 Canada for this position.

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Essential skills and experience:

• An Associate’s Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1+ years of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
• 5+ years of experience in design of Transmission Lines, including experience in using PLS-CADD.
• 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, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GIS software.

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.

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.

Compensation Range

$54,582 - $80,862

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. 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.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.