Distribution Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of a project lead, the Distribution Engineer 3 works in a project team environment with engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to electric distribution projects. The role supports overhead and underground network services from 4 kV through 34 kV, including design, analysis, construction documentation, maintenance, and system modifications.

The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with 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.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Two or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
• 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 (120/208 V through 34 kV).
• Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with various distribution design and 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 the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 kV through 34 kV).
• Perform structural analyses, short-circuit calculations, and voltage-drop calculations.
• Prepare bills of material and cost estimates.
• Prepare traffic control plans and/or permit drawings.
• Analyze and design priority feeds.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan system modifications and design complex tasks.
• Develop work packages and provide as-builts upon completion of construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision 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.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

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