Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Warrenville, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Engineer 1 works in project teams designing electric utility distribution systems and may lead other engineers and designers. The role includes designing, reviewing, and supporting overhead and underground distribution projects from 120/208V through 34 kV, including network services, structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, and traffic-control or permit drawings. The engineer also supports distribution design for new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participates in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews, and works directly with client representatives on design questions. The position involves analyzing, designing, or reviewing priority feeds; supporting maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components; planning system modifications; developing work packages; and providing construction support as needed. Travel may include client and vendor offices, plant sites, and construction locations for design reviews, coordination, and field verification. The role uses a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. 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.
Five or more years of experience with electric utility distribution, or relevant experience sufficient to review others’ work.
Knowledge of 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 120/208V through 34 kV.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to lead a project team.

Nice To Haves

PLS CADD experience.
Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain a PE within five years.
Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
Familiarity with various distribution design and analysis software.
Familiarity with GIS software.
Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services from 4 kV through 34 kV.
Prepare and review structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, traffic-control plans, and permit drawings.
Work on project teams designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews.
Work directly with client representatives to discuss distribution design questions.
Analyze, design, or review priority feeds.
Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
Plan system modifications and design and oversee complex tasks.
Develop work packages and provide construction support when necessary.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.
Lead other engineers and designers and develop professionally through peer learning and Communities of Practice.