Distribution Engineer 3 - Grid
About The Position
Under the direction of a project lead, the Distribution Engineer 3 works in a project team with engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to electric distribution projects. The role prepares construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services from 4 kV through 34 kV, and supports structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, and traffic-control plans or permit drawings. The engineer analyzes and designs priority feeds, supports maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, plans system modifications, designs complex tasks, develops work packages, and provides as-builts after construction. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week expected in the office and two days available for remote work. 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 from 120/208 V through 34 kV.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored work authorization; the employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 from 4 kV through 34 kV.
- Perform or support structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, and traffic-control plans or permit drawings.
- Analyze and design priority feeds.
- Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
- Plan modifications to the system and design complex tasks.
- Develop work packages and provide as-builts at the completion of construction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 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.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Relocation package, dependent upon location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
