Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Engineer 2 works in a project team environment and leads other engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The position involves preparing and reviewing construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities, supporting project scoping, and planning and designing system modifications. The role may also involve field work, construction support, maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, and client communication.

This is a hybrid role: employees are expected to spend three days per week in the office and may work remotely for two days. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Two or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience sufficient to review work by others.
• 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/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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
• Familiarity with various distribution design and analysis software.
• Familiarity with GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities from 4 kV through 38 kV.
• Perform pole loading analyses.
• Perform voltage drop and flicker calculations.
• Perform cable pulling calculations.
• Prepare bills of material and cost estimates.
• Coordinate joint use.
• Prepare traffic control plans and 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 other engineers and designers and lead a project team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Potential relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level