Senior Electrical Physical Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Clayton, Missouri is seeking an experienced drafter/designer to lead electrical design efforts for power plant projects. The role focuses on grounding layouts, cable routing, and equipment location drawings, with collaboration across engineering disciplines.

The candidate will produce precise electrical drawings, review vendor submissions, and may participate in field data collection and site walks.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with equivalent technical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in designing and upgrading power plant electrical systems.
• Develop grounding layouts and conduit routing.
• Produce electrical physical drawings and review vendor drawings.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering/design teams in the power plant design process.
• Participate in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Physical design

AutoCAD

Microstation

Drafting standards

Team liaison

Electrical layout review

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma with equivalent design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

• Cable schedules

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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 position is based in our Clayton, Missouri office, located within the St. Louis metropolitan area.

• This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others 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:
• Cable schedules
• Grounding Layout
• Conduit routing
• Conduct and junction box support design
• Electrical equipment locating/mounting
• You will produce electrical physical drawings, and review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design.
• There will be opportunities to accompany and assist in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.

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.
• 10 or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, and electrical equipment location drawings.
• Experience in the review of electrical physical layout drawings involving electrical equipment outlines and interface points.
• Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
• Produce physical construction layout drawings.
• Extensive Microstation and/or AutoCAD 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.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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

Financial Benefits

Work-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

$77,890 - $118,999

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

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.

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.