Senior Electrical Designer - Sargent & Lundy

Description

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging – work you can be proud of.

Our Government Services Group, one of our five (5) market focused business units, has opportunities for engineering professionals in our design group.  This group specializes in DOE facility design, both new and retrofit designs, as well as special purpose gloveboxes and the associated controls and auxiliary systems, precision furnaces, hot cells, custom pressure vessels and other one-of-a-kind equipment.

As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your designer background and/or technical experience in Electrical and/or Controls Design.

• Work on project teams with other Electrical designers and engineers involved in the design of new power distribution and lighting
• You will be involved in the preparation of design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms
• Develop your career via peer learning by way of Sargent & Lundy's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice"

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

• An Associate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Proficience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software
• Experience in the design of electrical/controls engineering systems in a project team environment with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities
• Experience in preparation and review of design drawings
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach to work

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• BIM modeling using Autodesk products (Revit) or equivalent
• Navisworks
• Experience with ProjectWise or SmartPlant Foundation or similar document management type applications.
• Understanding of NFPA/NEC codes
• Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, one-line diagrams, loop diagrams, cable and conduit diagrams

Responsibilities

• This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your drafting skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other designers and/or engineers in the preparation of design drawings based on design input
• You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting skills in 2D and 3D design software environments.
• You will be involved in creating drawings to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions
• You may accompany and assist experienced engineers and designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for your design project

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. 

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

$95,000 - $110,000

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 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

Awards & Recognition