Lead Distribution Engineer - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Lexington, KY

6d • $118,023 - $180,313 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Distribution Engineer works under the direction of the project manager in a project-team environment with engineers and designers. The role applies engineering and design expertise to overhead and underground distribution services and network projects ranging from 4 kV through 34 kV. It includes planning distribution-system modifications, designing priority feeds, and leading complex engineering tasks. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

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 from 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 available 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 but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services from 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 from 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 monitor work performance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

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