Senior Electrical & Control Designer 2 – Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced I&C/Electrical Designer to join our Government Services Group in Richland, WA. You will work on DOE facility design projects, including PLC-based control systems, instrumentation, and automation within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include preparing design media, drafting in 2D/3D, and supporting walkdowns with engineers. Requires 12+ years of drafting experience and ability to obtain government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.
• Associate degree or higher with drafting coursework.
• 12 years of drafting/design experience in I&C/electrical projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and related software.
• Experience in instrumentation, controls, automation or electrical systems design.
• Experience with P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on multi-discipline teams designing PLC-based control systems and instrumentation.
• Prepare design media for software, instrumentation, and control system implementation.
• Develop CAD drawings for installation in new or upgraded facilities.
• Create 2D/3D design drawings showing clear relation to facilities.
• Assist engineers on site walkdowns for data gathering.

Skills

AutoCAD

Instrumentation & Controls

Electrical design

P&IDs

Loop diagrams

Control panel layout

Wiring diagrams

Verbal/written communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in drafting or equivalent

High school diploma w/ drafting courses

Tools

Autodesk Revit BIM modeling

MicroStation

Navisworks

ProjectWise or SmartPlant Foundation

UL/NEC/ISA knowledge

Job description

Description

Our Government Services Group, one of our five (5) market focused business units, has opportunities for engineering professionals in our design group. This group specializes in DOE facility design, both new and retrofit designs, as well as special purpose gloveboxes and the associated controls and auxiliary systems, precision furnaces, hot cells, custom pressure vessels and other one-of-a-kind equipment.

As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your designer background and/or technical experience in Instrumentation and Controls, Automation, and Electrical Design.

• Work on project teams with other I&C designers and engineers involved in the design of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, instrumentation, automation systems, communications systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms
• You will be involved in the preparation of design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms
• Develop your career via peer learning by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated Communities of Practice
• This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your design and 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 in 2D and 3D design software environments.
• You will be involved in creating drawings to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions
• You may accompany and assist experienced engineers and designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for your design project

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
• Associate’s Degree in drafting or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
• 12 years of relevant experience in drafting and design
• Proficient with AutoCAD and software
• Experience in the design of instrumentation, control systems, automation, electrical/controls, or similar engineered equipment in a project team environment with a focus on conceptual and/or detailed system design for either new facilities, or upgrades for existing facilities
• Experience is required with instrumentation and controls, automation, communication systems, electrical systems, P&IDs, loop diagrams, control panel layout, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules
• Experience in preparation and review of instrumentation, control system, automation systems, communication systems, or electrical systems design drawings
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach to work

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• BIM modeling using Autodesk products (Revit) or equivalent
• MicroStation
• Navisworks
• Experience with ProjectWise or SmartPlant Foundation or similar document management type applications.
• Basic Working Knowledge of I&C applicable codes and standards such as UL-508A, NFPA/NEC, ISA.

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

$85,679 - $130,899

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

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging-work you can be proud of.

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.