Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Work in a project team environment with engineers and other designers on high and extra high voltage substation design .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,679 - $130,899 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in substation physical design, including the preparation of detailed drawings and plans. Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, with a strong understanding of engineering principles and design techniques.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation Physical Design ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyMicroStation Proficiency3D Visualization SkillsTechnical Plan Production Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Substation General Arrangement DrawingsSubstation Electrical Equipment PlansSubstation Section ViewsSubstation Bills of MaterialSubstation Lightning Stroke Shielding PlansSubstation Grounding PlansSubstation Conduit DetailsControl Building Equipment PlansCable Tray PlansGrounding Details

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Drafting

Industry Keywords

High Voltage Substation DesignEngineering Science ApplicationTechnical Design StandardsVendor Information InterpretationClient Facility Walkdowns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a project team environment with engineers and other designers on high and extra high voltage substation design
Prepare substation general arrangement drawings
Prepare substation electrical equipment plans
Prepare substation section views/elevations
Prepare substation detailed bills of material
Prepare substation lightning stroke shielding plans
Prepare substation grounding plans
Prepare substation conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details
Prepare substation below-grade conduit/raceway plans
Prepare control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, grounding plans, and sections
Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
Perform walkdowns at client facilities
Apply client standards related to the work

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 12 years of substation physical design experience
An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer
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
No U.S. work authorization sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available for eligible positions