Lead Distribution Engineer - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Wilmington, DE

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Distribution Engineer works under the direction of a project manager in a project team environment with engineers and designers. The role applies engineering and design expertise to overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including network services from 4 kV through 34 kV. It includes developing designs and work packages, overseeing complex engineering tasks, reviewing construction packages, and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role is hybrid, with an expectation of spending three days a week in the office and the option to work remotely for two days. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Degree from an engineering program.
• At least 9 years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in 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).
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Work authorization in the U.S. must not require employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• PE License.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 kV through 34 kV).
• Oversee structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, permits, and traffic control plans.
• Design overhead, URD, and underground network services (4 kV through 34 kV).
• Analyze and design priority feeds.
• Plan modifications to the distribution system and design and oversee complex engineering tasks.
• Develop work packages and follow the performance of the work.
• Provide oversight to entry-level engineers and perform QA/QC on Issue for Construction job packages.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, internal disciplines, and team members.

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
• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
• Relocation package may be available depending on location

What This Job Offers

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