Distribution Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & LundyChicago, IL
$74,353 - $113,595Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of a project lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV), structural analyses, short circuit and voltage drop calculations, Bill of Material, Cost Estimates, and Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings. You will also analyze and design priority feeds, support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, plan modifications to the system, and design complex tasks. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Requirements

  • A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Two or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
  • Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
  • Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD.
  • Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 34 kV).
  • Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
  • Familiarity with GIS software.
  • Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
  • Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV), structural analyses, short circuit and voltage drop calculations, Bill of Material, Cost Estimates, and Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings.
  • Analyze and design priority feeds.
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
  • Plan modifications to the system as well as designing complex tasks.
  • Develop work packages and provide as-builts at completion of construction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Competitive, award-winning benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & 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
  • Generous relocation package
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