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Sargent & Lundy · 1 day ago

Electrical Wiring Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $78K/yr

3+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a leader in engineering solutions for the energy sector, specializing in power generation and industrial projects. The Electrical Wiring Designer 1 role involves working within project teams to design, modify, and upgrade electrical systems for power plants, producing essential wiring diagrams and collaborating with engineering teams.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to work 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

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

Qualification

Electrical Wiring DesignSingle-line DiagramsRelayMetering DiagramsAutoCADMicrostationDigital Control SystemsDrafting PracticesCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

An Associates Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience

Three (3) 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

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 AutoCAD and/or Microstation 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