Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Mayagüez, PR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Engineer 2 works in a project team environment and leads engineers and designers in preparing and reviewing engineering and design work for electric distribution facilities. The role supports overhead and underground distribution systems, including facilities from 4 kV through 38 kV, and includes planning system modifications, maintaining and recapitalizing distribution components, and designing and overseeing complex tasks. The position may also involve field work, construction support, preliminary project scoping, and client communication and interaction.

This role 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.

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, GIS/GWD.
• Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208 V through 38 kV).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead a project team.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, including speaking, reading, and writing.

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 (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 modifications to the distribution system.
• Design and oversee complex tasks.
• Provide construction support when necessary.
• Conduct client communication and interaction when necessary.
• Lead other engineers and designers using knowledge of engineering and design practices.

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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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