Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,247 - 143,989; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy is seeking a Substation Physical Project Designer to join their Hamilton Township team. The role requires 15+ years of experience in substation physical design, focusing on creating detailed layouts and schematics for high and extra high voltage substations. You will engage with clients and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, rewarding employee performance through competitive compensation structures.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• Familiar with ground-based Lidar, converting point cloud information to vector.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review substation drawings including General Arrangement and Electrical Equipment Plans.
• Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards during designs.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)

Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances

Ability to multi-task from project to project

Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer

Education

An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience

An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Inventor SDS

BlueBeam

Job description

Description

WORK LOCATION: This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office.

As a Substation Physical Project Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design.

Responsibilities will include the preparation and detailed review of the following substation drawings:

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

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs technical review of project team's comments on vendor design deliverables (ensuring compliance with specifications), coordinates the incorporation of those comments, and consolidates and resolves project team comments.
• Acts as the lead while conducting field walkdowns and gathers data at client facilities. Interfaces with clients and contractors to discuss walkdown issues. Performs constructability walkdowns with clients and contractors.
• Identifies applicable codes and standards for team use. Provides guidance in applying codes and standards. Participates actively in the company's quality system in developing enhancements to standards and processes for company use. Identifies applicable standards for technical tasks. Maintains and utilizes working knowledge of design standards and practices. Ensures that designs conform to codes and standards. Applies Client's standards related to the project.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to designers, drafters, and other project stakeholders in the use of design/drafting tools and client‑specific design tools.
• Reviews and supervises the production of design deliverables.
• Provides technical guidance to others in the preparation and review of calculations associated with applicable design processes.
• Develops cost‑effective design approaches for a given project.
• Interfaces with other disciplines to obtain required design inputs and ensures adequacy of input for an integrated design.
• Obtains required input for calculations and independently prepares and reviews calculations.
• Implements work plan requirements within budget and schedule using the most efficient methods. Provides guidance to the project team in attaining budget and schedule.
• Delegates and monitors the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments.
• Provides performance feedback as a primary evaluator and is involved in performance and personnel issues for assigned staff.
• Oversees routine, day‑to‑day performance and personnel issues for assigned group.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• An AssociatesDegree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• 15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
• Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances.
• Ability to multi‑task from project to project.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.

Valued Knowledge/Skills:

• An AssociatesDegree in Computer Aided Design.
• Familiarity with Bentley Substation, Inventor SDS, and BlueBeam.
• Familiar with ground‑based Lidar, converting point cloud information to vector.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

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 Benefits

• 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

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$94,247 - $143,989

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.