Electrical Designer 3 - Government Services
Posted on Aug. 28, 2025 by Sargent & Lundy
- Richland, United States of America
- $63480.0 - $99080.0
- Full Time

As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your designer background and/or technical experience in Electrical and/or Controls Design.
- This position will offer you the opportunity to 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
- You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting skills in 2D and 3D design software environments.
- You will be involved in creating drawings to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions
- You may accompany and assist experienced engineers and designers on walk downs at client facilities to gather information for your design project
- Work on project teams with other Electrical designers and engineers involved in the design of new power distribution and lighting
- You will be involved in the preparation of design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms
- Develop your career via peer learning by way of Sargent & Lundy's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice"
Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Essential skills and experience:
- Associate's Degree in drafting or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
- 8+ years of professional experience converting the designs of engineers into technical drawings or equivalent education and experience
- Proficience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software
- Experience in the design of electrical/controls engineering systems in a project team environment with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities
- Experience in preparation and review of design drawings
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented approach to work
- CAD certificate
- BIM modeling using Autodesk products (Revit) or equivalent
- Navisworks
- Experience with ProjectWise or SmartPlant Foundation or similar document management type applications.
- Understanding of NFPA/NEC codes
- Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, one-line diagrams, loop diagrams, cable and conduit diagrams
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 & Wellness
- 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
Advertised until:
Sept. 27, 2025
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