Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Distribution Engineer 2 to work in a project team environment, lead engineers and designers, and apply engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role involves developing and reviewing design documentation for overhead and underground distribution facilities, supporting project scoping and system maintenance, planning system modifications, and providing construction and client support as needed. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least two years of experience with electric utility distribution, or relevant experience sufficient to review the work of 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, 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.
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 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.
- Prepare and review pole loading analyses.
- Prepare and review voltage drop and flicker calculations.
- Prepare and review cable-pulling documentation.
- Prepare and review bills of material and cost estimates.
- Coordinate joint use.
- 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.
- Conduct client communication and interaction when necessary.
- Lead other engineers and designers and project teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision 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.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Relocation package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
