Lead Distribution Engineer - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Reading, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the project manager, the Lead Distribution Engineer works in a project team environment with engineers and designers, applying engineering and design practices to overhead and underground electric distribution projects. The role includes designing overhead URD and underground network services from 4 kV through 34 kV, analyzing and designing priority feeds, planning distribution system modifications, and designing and overseeing complex engineering tasks. The position also develops work packages and monitors work performance, provides oversight to entry-level engineers, and performs QA/QC on Issue for Construction job packages. The engineer coordinates and leads meetings with clients and internal disciplines and team members.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and allowing remote work 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, 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization 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 (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 distribution system modifications 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 health 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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
• Relocation package, depending on location

What This Job Offers

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