Job Summary
This part-time, hybrid/remote Senior CAD Designer role involves working 20-30 hours per week, with the expectation of at least one office day per week. You will be part of a multi-discipline project team, responsible for developing accurate 2D drawing packages that adhere to client, code, and company standards, ensuring safe, constructible, and timely project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design deliverables using CAD, including physical layouts, sections, civil grading and drainage plans, structural steel/concrete details, mechanical equipment layouts, piping GAs/isometrics/supports, and single line/wiring/schematic drawings.
- Utilize software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and Navisworks for drafting, checking, and revising designs, including bills of material and documentation.
- Interpret and integrate information from engineers, vendor drawings, specifications, standards, and field data into coordinated design deliverables.
- Identify and assist in resolving design issues, such as interferences, grading conflicts, and wiring inconsistencies, and support cross-discipline clash reviews.
- Conduct self-checks of drawings, apply company and client standards, and ensure the completeness, accuracy, and constructability of deliverables.
- Support and sometimes lead field activities, including walkdowns and data gathering, and update designs based on field conditions.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers from other disciplines, communicate progress and issues, and help maintain project schedules.
- Maintain and enhance practical knowledge of engineering and design principles, including 3D visualization and understanding of plant/substation design.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in Computer Aided Design Technology OR a bachelor's degree in engineering technology OR equivalent technical experience.
- Ten or more years of detailed CAD design experience in power projects.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in creating detailed drawings for power projects (physical layouts, civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical).
- Proficiency with 3D plant layout modeling software.
- Ability to interface effectively with engineering and design teams across disciplines.
Required CAD Software Skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- Bentley Microstation
- Autodesk Navisworks
Additional Valued Skills
- Experience in the power plant design process.
Benefits
Sargent & Lundy offers award-winning benefits, recognized by the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award (2022, 2023, 2024) for compensation and benefits.
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Financial Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- 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
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $55.00
Transparency Statement
Compensation ranges are disclosed in compliance with local and state regulations. The total compensation package includes base pay, benefits, and potential for a 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 other protected status.
Note: This employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.