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Substation Wiring Designer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Knoxville, TN · HybridFull-time$59–85K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$59–85K/yr
Location
Knoxville, TNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Substation Wiring Designer 1 will work in a project team with engineers and designers on high-voltage substation design. The role prepares wiring and related design deliverables from engineering input, interprets vendor information, and may provide technical guidance to new designers. It offers a hybrid arrangement from the future Knoxville office, with three days in the office and two remote. The position requires at least three years of detailed wiring design experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Detailed Wiring DesignHV Substation WiringAutoCADMicroStation3D VisualizationMultitaskingTechnical Drawing ProductionEngineering Science ApplicationEquipment Integration

Qualifications

3+ Years Wiring Design ExperienceAssociate's in Drafting or Equivalent Technical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Responsibilities

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high voltage substation design. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, preparation of the following design deliverables based on input from substation design and protection and control engineers:

  • Single Line Relaying & Metering Diagrams

  • AC & DC Schematic Diagrams

  • Equipment Interconnection Wiring Diagrams

  • Cable Schedules

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to new designers.

  • Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.

  • Conducting walkdowns at client substation facilities.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • 3 or more years of experience in detailed wiring design

  • Familiarity with wiring diagrams for HV Substations, preferred

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent technical experience.

  • Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation).

  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.

  • Ability to multi-task from project to project.

  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

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.

About Sargent & Lundy

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 Financial Benefits Work-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

Compensation Range

$58,925 - $84,728

Transparency Statement

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.

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.

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CityKnoxville

StateTN

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestDesign and Drafting

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-28480

Business GroupGrid Group

DepartmentWiring Design

How this job compares

Set against the 634 open Electrical Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$59–85K/yr
  • US median$78–119K/yr239 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $72K, is 27% below the US median midpoint ($98K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Designer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Electrical Designer jobs in Tennessee and 634 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Electrical Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (532 postings).
Education
75 of the 634 open Electrical Designer jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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