Senior Substation Designer - Hybrid 3D Drafting Expert

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to join a project team of engineers and designers focused on high and extra high voltage substations. This role requires 12+ years of experience in substation physical design and proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Expect hybrid work with in-office presence three days a week and strong emphasis on 3D visualization. The successful candidate will interpret vendor information, perform client walkdowns, apply client standards, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer aid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Substation General Arrangement drawings.
• Prepare Substation Electrical Equipment Plans.
• Prepare Substation Section Views (Elevations).
• Prepare Substation Detailed Bill of Material.
• Prepare Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan.
• Prepare Substation Grounding Plan.
• Prepare Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details.
• Prepare Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan.
• Prepare Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section.

Skills

3D visualization

Vendor data interpretation

Design standards knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Drafting

High school diploma + drafting coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to join a project team of engineers and designers focused on high and extra high voltage substations. This role requires 12+ years of experience in substation physical design and proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Expect hybrid work with in-office presence three days a week and strong emphasis on 3D visualization. The successful candidate will interpret vendor information, perform client walkdowns, apply client standards, and