Electrical Wiring Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent Lundy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced designer to join our Nuclear Power Group in designing, modifying, and upgrading electrical systems for power plants. You will develop single-line diagrams, relay and metering diagrams, and related schematics, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors to deliver high-quality project designs.

You will mentor junior drafters, check drawings, and participate in field data gathering as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent design experience.
• Four or more years of detailed wiring design experience for single-line, relay and metering diagrams including medium-voltage and 480V systems.
• Familiarity with digital control systems.
• Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians; assist engineers with initial design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
• Review drawings and integrate vendor drawings into the overall project design.
• Troubleshoot and solve wiring design issues independently and with the design team.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers; provide guidance on drafting tools.
• May accompany field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.

Skills

Single-line diagrams

Relay & metering diagrams

AutoCAD

Microstation

Wiring design

Team mentoring

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma + design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Description

• This position will offer you the opportunity to work 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
  
  
  • Cable schedules
  
  
  
  


• You will check drawings produced by other personnel, as well as review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design


• Independently and as a member of a design team, investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical wiring design issues


• There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities


• Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers

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


• Four or more years of detailed wiring design experience in the development of single-line, and relay and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage 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 initial design requirements
  
  
  • Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements
  
  
  
  


• Extensive AutoCAD and/or Microstation 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 skills and experience:

• A 4-year degree related to Electrical or Electronics Engineering

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

$68,325 - $104,385

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

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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.