Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Distribution Engineer 2 works in a project team environment and may lead other engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role involves preparing and reviewing construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities, pole loading analyses, voltage drop and flicker calculations, cable pulling, bills of material, cost estimates, joint use coordination, and traffic control plans or permit drawings. The engineer also supports preliminary project scoping, maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, system modifications, complex tasks, construction, and client communication. Field work may be required when necessary. 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. The role requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program and at least two years of electric utility distribution or relevant experience sufficient to review others’ work. Sargent & Lundy 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, 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.
- The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
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.
- Prepare and review pole loading analyses, voltage drop and flicker calculations, cable pulling plans, 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.
- Conduct client communication and interaction when necessary.
- Lead engineers and designers and project teams as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible positions.
- Relocation package, dependent upon location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
