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Senior CAD Designer -- Part-Time

Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy Salary
Chicago, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2027

Description

This role offers a hybrid/remote work arrangement. The expectations are that you would work 20-30 per week, and if possible, spend at least one day a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

 

This designer/drafter position is expected to work in a multi-discipline project team to develop accurate 2D drawing packages that meet client, code, and company standards while supporting safe, constructible, and timely project delivery. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepare design deliverables in CAD (e.g., physical layouts and sections; civil grading and drainage plans; structural steel/concrete layouts and details; mechanical equipment layouts, piping GAs/isometrics/supports; and single line/wiring/schematic drawings and related documents).
  • Use tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and other 3D design software to draft, check, and revise designs, including bills of material and associated documentation.
  • Interpret and incorporate information from engineers, vendor drawings, specifications, standards, and topographic/field data into coordinated design deliverables.
  • Identify and help resolve design issues (interferences, grading conflicts, system layout problems, wiring inconsistencies, etc.) and support clash/coordination reviews across disciplines.
  • Perform thorough self-checks of drawings, apply client and company standards consistently, and ensure completeness, accuracy, and constructability of issued deliverables.
  • Support and sometimes lead field activities such as walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, and update designs based on field conditions.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and designers from other disciplines, communicate progress and issues, and help maintain project schedules and priorities.
  • Maintain and grow practical knowledge of engineering and design principles, including the ability to visualize parts and systems in 3D and relate equipment, wiring, and structures to the overall plant or substation design.

Qualifications

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

 

Education and Experience:

  • Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design Technology OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology OR equivalent technical experience.

Essential skills:

  • Ten or more years of detailed CAD design experience producing detailed drawing for power projects (e.g., physical layouts and sections; civil grading and drainage plans; structural steel/concrete layouts and details; mechanical equipment layouts, piping GAs/isometrics/supports; and single line/wiring/schematic drawings and related documents).
  • Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models.
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines

Required CAD Software skills:

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Bentley Microstation
  • Autodesk Navisworks

Additional valued skills but not required:

  • Experience in power plant design process

Award-Winning Benefits

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

$36.00 - $55.00 per hour

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.

Awards & Recognition

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.

Salary : $36 - $55

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