Structural Designer 3 - Grid

Description

This position allows for a remote, work from home schedule, with the occasional expectation to visit a local office. 

 

This position will give you the opportunity to:

• Prepare drafting and design deliverables for civil and structural design packages supporting substation projects.
• Develop site layout drawings, grading and drainage plans, foundation plans and details, structural steel and reinforced concrete details, equipment support details, trench and duct bank arrangements, and related civil/structural construction deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, physical, civil/structural, and project teams to resolve design interfaces, technical questions, model conflicts, and drawing comments.
• Support foundation-related and below-grade design development, including trench systems, duct banks, conduit routing, and associated site and structural arrangements.
• Review vendor drawings and other applicable reference information and incorporate relevant requirements into project deliverables.
• Perform thorough quality self-checks and support interdisciplinary reviews to maintain drawing quality, consistency, and constructability.
• Support field investigations, site walkdowns, redline incorporation, and as-built development as needed.
• Identify civil and structural design risks, grading and drainage conflicts, constructability concerns, and coordination issues early and communicate them to project leads.
• Support schedule execution by planning assigned work, prioritizing deliverables, and meeting project milestones.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior designers on assigned work and help reinforce drafting quality and sound design execution practices.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 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 experience in substation civil/structural design or relevant industry expertise with demonstrated responsibility for developing drawing packages and coordinating design interfaces.
• Civil site development experience involving grading, drainage, stormwater concepts, trench and duct bank layout, access considerations, and construction-oriented deliverables.
• Structural design and drafting experience involving foundations, equipment supports, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and related utility or industrial infrastructure detailing.
• Mechanical, plant, industrial, transportation, or utility design experience with responsibility for independently producing coordinated drawing packages.
• 2D and 3D CAD-based design development using MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other related structural and civil design platforms.

 

Valued Knowledge/Skills:

• 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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 Range

$68,325 - $104,385

Transparency Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.