Senior Structural Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,679 - 130,899; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Santa Ana, California, seeks a Structural Designer to join their substation design team. This role involves creating detailed structural designs for substations, both in 2D and 3D formats, while collaborating with multi-disciplined engineering teams.

Applicants should have significant structural design experience and proficiency with MicroStation or AutoCAD. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including health plans and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of detailed structural design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software tools for design.
• Experience in electrical substation equipment outlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D substation layout drawings.
• Design substation structures and foundations.
• Provide support to the design team for timely deliverables.

Skills

Structural design experience

Proficiency using MicroStation or AutoCAD

Basic substation physical design knowledge

Ability to interface with design teams

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley Descartes

Job description

Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

• As a member of the substation design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing both AIS and GIS Substation Electrical physical layout drawings in both 2D and 3D model.
• Challenging assignments that include the design of substation structures and foundations, and investigating, trouble‑shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues.
• Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate electrical design schematics.
• Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated substation design model.
• Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables.
• There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
• Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.

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 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• Twelve (12)or more years of detailed structural design experience in the development of foundation plans, foundation details, structure details.
• Basic substation physical design knowledge.
• Proficiency using MicroStation or AutoCAD with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models.
• Experience in the review of structural drawings involving electrical substation equipment outlines and interface points.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the substation design process.

Valued but not required experience:

• Proficiency with MicroStation, Bentley Descartes, AutoCad, Raster Design, Inventor, SDS and or Bentley Substation.

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 & Wellness

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial & Other Benefits

• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off & Family Support

• 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.

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.