Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid
Sargent & Lundy, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States
Overview
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 in Peachtree Corners, GA. 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
Preparation and detailed review of substation drawings including 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, and Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section.
Other Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: perform technical review of project team\'s comments on vendor design deliverables (ensuring compliance with specifications), coordinate the incorporation of those comments, and consolidate and resolve project team comments.
Lead field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. Interface with clients and contractors to discuss walkdown issues. Perform constructability walkdowns with clients and contractors.
Identify applicable codes and standards for team use. Provide guidance in applying codes and standards. Participate in the company\'s quality system in developing enhancements to standards and processes for company use. Maintain and utilize working knowledge of design standards and practices. Ensure that designs conform to codes and standards. Apply Client\'s standards related to the project.
Provide guidance and mentoring to designers, drafters, and other project stakeholders in the use of design/drafting tools and client-specific design tools.
Review and supervise the production of design deliverables.
Provide technical guidance to others in the preparation and review of calculations associated with applicable design processes.
Develop cost-effective design approaches for a given project. Interface with other disciplines to obtain required design inputs and ensure adequacy of input for an integrated design. Obtain required input for calculations and independently prepare and review calculations.
Implement work plan requirements within budget and schedule using the most efficient methods. Provide guidance to the project team in attaining budget and schedule.
Delegate and monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments. Provide performance feedback as a primary evaluator and be involved in performance and personnel issues for assigned staff. Oversee routine, day-to-day performance and personnel issues for the assigned group.
Qualifications
An Associate Degree 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 Associate Degree 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 | Financial Benefits | Work-Life Balance
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 Compensation Range: $92,270.00 - $140,380.00
Transparency & Equal Opportunity 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.
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.
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Responsibilities
Preparation and detailed review of substation drawings including 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, and Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section.
Other Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: perform technical review of project team\'s comments on vendor design deliverables (ensuring compliance with specifications), coordinate the incorporation of those comments, and consolidate and resolve project team comments.
Lead field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. Interface with clients and contractors to discuss walkdown issues. Perform constructability walkdowns with clients and contractors.
Identify applicable codes and standards for team use. Provide guidance in applying codes and standards. Participate in the company\'s quality system in developing enhancements to standards and processes for company use. Maintain and utilize working knowledge of design standards and practices. Ensure that designs conform to codes and standards. Apply Client\'s standards related to the project.
Provide guidance and mentoring to designers, drafters, and other project stakeholders in the use of design/drafting tools and client-specific design tools.
Review and supervise the production of design deliverables.
Provide technical guidance to others in the preparation and review of calculations associated with applicable design processes.
Develop cost-effective design approaches for a given project. Interface with other disciplines to obtain required design inputs and ensure adequacy of input for an integrated design. Obtain required input for calculations and independently prepare and review calculations.
Implement work plan requirements within budget and schedule using the most efficient methods. Provide guidance to the project team in attaining budget and schedule.
Delegate and monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments. Provide performance feedback as a primary evaluator and be involved in performance and personnel issues for assigned staff. Oversee routine, day-to-day performance and personnel issues for the assigned group.
Qualifications
An Associate Degree 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 Associate Degree 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 | Financial Benefits | Work-Life Balance
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 Compensation Range: $92,270.00 - $140,380.00
Transparency & Equal Opportunity 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.
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.
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