Lead Distribution Engineer - Grid
About The Position
Under the direction of the project manager, the Lead Distribution Engineer works in a project team with engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role designs and oversees overhead and underground distribution services from 4 kV through 34 kV, including priority feeds and complex distribution-system modifications. It develops work packages, monitors work performance, provides oversight to entry-level engineers, and performs QA/QC on Issue for Construction job packages. The position also coordinates and leads meetings with clients and internal disciplines and team members. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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, 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.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 kV through 34 kV), 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 (PST)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
