Substation Physical Designer 3 – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Collaborate with engineers and designers in high and extra high voltage substation design.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $68,325 - $104,385 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 technical plans and the ability to visualize components in 3D. Proficient in using design tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation, with a strong understanding of engineering principles and techniques.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation Physical Design ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyMicroStation ProficiencyBentley Substation Design FamiliarityTechnical Plan Production Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignTechnical Drawing3D VisualizationElectrical Equipment PlansGrounding PlansDetailed Bills of MaterialControl Building Equipment DesignConduit DesignLightning Stroke Shielding PlansElectrical Connection Details

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in DraftingBachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology

Industry Keywords

High Voltage SubstationExtra High Voltage SubstationEngineering ScienceTechnical DesignVendor Information Interpretation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineers and designers in high and extra high voltage substation design.
Prepare General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Section Views (Elevations), Detailed Bills of Material, Lightning Stroke Shielding Plans, Grounding Plans, Conduits, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details, Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plans, and Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Sections.
Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma and 3 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
A minimum of 8 years of substation physical design experience.
Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Familiar with Bentley Substation Design.
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.

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