Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Cary, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Engineer 2 works in a project team environment and leads engineers and designers using engineering and design practices. The role involves preparing and reviewing construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities, supporting project scoping, maintenance and recapitalization, and planning and designing system modifications. The position may also involve field work, construction support, and client communication. The role is hybrid, with three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Two 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/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.
• Prepare and review pole loading analyses.
• Prepare and review voltage drop and flicker calculations.
• Prepare and review cable-pulling plans, 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.
• Conduct client communication and interaction when necessary.
• Lead other engineers and designers and lead a project team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• 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.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

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