Distribution Designer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Columbus, OH

3d

About The Position

The Distribution Designer 3 works in a project-team environment and may lead engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role prepares and reviews construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities, supports project scoping and system maintenance or recapitalization, and plans and designs system modifications. Field work, construction support, and client communication may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a design-related field or a four-year non-engineering degree.
• Six or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience sufficient to review others' work.
• Knowledge of physical distribution design methods and their application.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and distribution software, including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PoleForeman.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS, and GWD.
• Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects from 120/208 V through 38 kV.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead a project team.
• Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
• Familiarity with various distribution design and analysis software.
• Familiarity with GIS software.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities from 4 kV through 38 kV.
• Perform or review pole loading analyses, voltage drop and flicker calculations, and cable-pulling work.
• Prepare bills of material and cost estimates.
• Coordinate joint use and prepare traffic control plans and/or permit drawings.
• Support preliminary project scoping.
• Perform field work when necessary.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan system modifications and design and oversee complex tasks.
• Provide construction support when necessary.
• Communicate and interact with clients when necessary.
• Lead engineers and designers and project teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree