Transmission Line Designer II | Hybrid | AutoCAD/PLS-CADD

Sargent Lundy; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a CAD designer in Cranberry Township, PA to join a multi‑discipline team focused on transmission line drawings and 3D designs. You will develop plans, hardware details, and material lists, collaborating with engineers to translate specs into precise CAD models.

The role emphasizes 3D visualization, effective communication, and the ability to switch between projects while ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years in design of transmission lines, with PLS-CADD experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and 3D visualization techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission/distribution line plans and profile drawings.
• Prepare hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
• Create master sketches showing installation relation to existing facilities.
• Interpret input from engineering specs and calculations for drawings.
• Assist on-site walks with project team to gather design data.
• Explain drawings to vendors/contractors for design adjustments.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

3D visualization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting

High school diploma with drafting coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a CAD designer in Cranberry Township, PA to join a multi‑discipline team focused on transmission line drawings and 3D designs. You will develop plans, hardware details, and material lists, collaborating with engineers to translate specs into precise CAD models.

The role emphasizes 3D visualization, effective communication, and the ability to switch between projects while ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.