Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Distribution Engineer 2 to work in a project-team environment and lead 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 from 4 kV through 38 kV. Work includes supporting preliminary project scoping, system modifications, maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, and complex engineering tasks. The employee may perform field work, provide construction support, and communicate with clients as needed. The position has a hybrid work arrangement: 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. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as supporting employee health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $69,298–$99,644.
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 programs, including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PoleForeman.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and 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.
- Prepare and review 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
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
- Relocation package may be available depending on location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
