Lead Substation Physical Designer - HV Grid Projects

Sargent Lundy; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 94,247 - 143,989; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Elkridge, Maryland is seeking a Substation Physical Project Designer. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office work three days per week. The designer will work with engineers on high voltage substation designs.

Key responsibilities include preparing detailed substation drawings, conducting technical reviews, and providing guidance and mentorship to project team members. Essential qualification is an Associates Degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, along with advanced drafting skills.

Competitive compensation ranges from $94,247 to $143,989, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience with ground‑based Lidar and point cloud conversion.
• Knowledge of design techniques for technical plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review substation drawings and designs.
• Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities.
• Mentor designers and drafters on design tools and standards.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools

Ability to visualize Equipment Details

Ability to multi-task from project to project

Ability to visualize parts in 3D

Education

Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience

Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Inventor SDS

BlueBeam

Job description

Sargent Lundy in Elkridge, Maryland is seeking a Substation Physical Project Designer. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office work three days per week. The designer will work with engineers on high voltage substation designs.

Key responsibilities include preparing detailed substation drawings, conducting technical reviews, and providing guidance and mentorship to project team members. Essential qualification is an Associates Degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, along with advanced drafting skills.

Competitive compensation ranges from $94,247 to $143,989, complemented by comprehensive benefits.