Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Lexington, KY

4d • $69,298 - $99,644 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Distribution Engineer 2 to work in a project team environment and lead engineers and designers. The role involves designing, reviewing, and supporting electric distribution projects, including overhead and underground facilities from 4 kV through 38 kV. Work may include field activities, construction support, system maintenance and recapitalization, project scoping, and client communication.

The position has a hybrid work arrangement: employees are expected to work in the office three days per week and may work remotely two days per week. A relocation package is available depending on location. The company 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 others' work.
• 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.

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

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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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