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Electrical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Metairie, LAtoday

Responsibilities

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

  • 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
  • Apply your computer-aided drafting skills while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments
  • Create master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions
  • Accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for your design project
  • Interface with vendors and construction contractors, explaining your drawings so appropriate design adjustments can be made

Qualifications

  • An Associate's Degree in a technical area including drafting or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience
  • 5 years or more drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e MicroStation)
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer
  • Knowledge in MicroStation
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design

Work Authorization

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

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation

Compensation Range

$68,325 - $104,385

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.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare

Financial Benefits

  • 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

Work-Life Balance

  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Sargent & Lundy has earned the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

About Sargent & Lundy

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

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.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is a full-service engineering and design firm providing consulting, engineering, design, analysis, and project services for the power industry and related sectors. The company serves utilities, government agencies, energy developers, and industrial clients across nuclear power, renewable energy, transmission and distribution, data centers, oil and gas, environmental, and decarbonization projects.

Industry
Engineering and Design Services
Head office
Chicago, Illinois
Company size
5,001-10,000
Founded
1891
Nuclear PowerNuclear Power ConsultingData CentersGridPower GenerationRenewable EnergyEnvironmentalOil & GasDecarbonizationConsulting & PlanningGovernment ServicesProject Services
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Electrical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power