Senior Electrical Wiring Designer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,679 - 130,899; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an experienced electrical designer to work on power plant systems. This hybrid role involves working with engineering teams to create and modify electrical diagrams and drawings. Candidates must have over 12 years of design experience and an associate's degree or equivalent technical experience.

Benefits include extensive health plans, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition assistance. The salary ranges from $85,679 to $130,899, reflecting Sargent & Lundy’s commitment to employee well-being and performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years detailed wiring design experience in power plants.
• Familiarity with digital control systems and drafting practices.
• Ability to produce wiring diagrams and collaborate with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify power plant electrical systems.
• Develop relay, metering, and schematic diagrams.
• Create and review electrical wiring drawings and vendor documents.

Skills

Detail wiring design

AutoCAD experience

Microstation experience

Team communication

Wiring diagrams production

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent experience

Job description

Hybrid Work Schedule

Based on a hybrid work schedule, this position requires in‑office work three days per week.

Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to work 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:

• Relay and metering diagrams
• AC and DC schematic diagrams
• Single‑line diagrams
• Synchronizing diagrams
• Point‑to‑point wiring diagrams
• Cable schedules

You will produce electrical wiring drawings, review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design, and assist engineers with initial design requirements. You will also have opportunities to accompany and assist in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in drafting or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience
• 12 or more years of detailed wiring design experience in the development of single‑line, relay and metering diagrams, including medium‑voltage and 480V systems
• Familiarity with digital control systems
• Extensive AutoCAD and/or Microstation design experience on power plants or large facility projects
• A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories
• Ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process
• Ability to produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians
• Ability to assist engineers with initial design requirements
• Ability to conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements

Benefits

• 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

$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.

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.