Nuclear Power Electrical Designer - 3D CAD & Drafting

Sargent Lundy; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Reston, VA is seeking a draftsperson to grow your drafting skills within a multi-disciplinary team of designers and engineers.

You will apply computer-aided drafting, develop master sketches to scale, and assist on site visits to gather information. The role emphasizes 3D visualization, MicroStation expertise, and the ability to switch between projects while contributing to precise design documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical area including drafting or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
• Advanced drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e MicroStation).
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
• Knowledge in MicroStation.
• Ability to multi-task from project to project.

Responsibilities

• This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your 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.
• You will be involved in creating master sketches to scale showing 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

Skills

Drafting experience

MicroStation

3D visualization

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical field or high school diploma with equivalent design experience

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Reston, VA is seeking a draftsperson to grow your drafting skills within a multi-disciplinary team of designers and engineers.

You will apply computer-aided drafting, develop master sketches to scale, and assist on site visits to gather information. The role emphasizes 3D visualization, MicroStation expertise, and the ability to switch between projects while contributing to precise design documentation.