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Electrical Wiring Designer

Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2025

Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

 

This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems. 

 

Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in the development of the following:

 

* Single-line diagrams

* Relay and metering diagrams

* AC and DC schematic diagrams

* Synchronizing diagrams

* Point to point wiring diagrams

* Cable schedules

* Grounding Layout

 

You will produce electrical wiring drawings, and review and incorporate vendor drawings into the overall project design.

There will be opportunities to accompany and assist in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. 

Capable of being badged for unescorted access to a nuclear station.

Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
  • Five or more years of detailed wiring design experience in the development of single-line, and relay and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems.
  • Experience in the review of electrical layout drawings involving electrical equipment outlines and interface points.
  • Familiarity with digital control systems.
  • The ability to perform the following:

* Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.* Assist engineers with initial design requirements.* Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.

  • Extensive Microstation and/or AutoCAD design experience on power plants or large facility projects.
  • A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
  • The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process. 

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

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

 

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