Entry-Level Electrical Drafter - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an entry-level electrical drafter, where you will enhance your skills in a dynamic, multi-disciplined team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will gain valuable experience in computer-aided drafting, utilizing industry-standard software like AutoCAD and MicroStation. With hands-on training and opportunities to work on innovative engineering solutions, you will play a key role in creating design drawings that contribute to impactful projects across various sectors. Embrace a culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being, supported by comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Coverage

Merit Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• Entry-level position focusing on electrical drafting in a team environment.
• Hands-on training in AutoCAD 3D and MicroStation software.

Responsibilities

• Create design drawings based on input and master sketches.
• Assist experienced designers on site to gather project information.

Skills

Electrical Drafting

3D Visualization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Drafting

High School Diploma with Drafting Coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• This entry-level position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your electrical drafting skills while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other designers and/or engineers in the preparation of design drawings based on design input.
• You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting skills while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. Additionally, you will receive training in Sargent & Lundy’s award-winning, industry-recognized proprietary design databases.
• You will be involved in creating master sketches to scale showing the relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
• You may accompany and assist experienced designers 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 the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• An Associate’s Degree with an emphasis in electrical drafting or a high school diploma and 1 or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Basic knowledge of standard 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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the 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.

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 & Wellness

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$45,000 - $51,000

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations, and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Awards & Recognition