Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid
About The Position
The Senior Distribution Engineer 1 works in a project team environment and leads engineers and designers in applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role prepares and reviews 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, and traffic-control plans or permit drawings. It also involves designing for new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participating in Process Hazard Analyses and design reviews, and working directly with client representatives on distribution design questions. The engineer analyzes, designs, or reviews priority feeds; supports maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components; plans system modifications; and designs and oversees complex tasks. The role develops work packages and provides construction support when needed. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification is required. The position offers a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. Relocation assistance may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least 5 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.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Nice To Haves
- PLS CADD experience.
- Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain a PE within 5 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 emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers and designers in a project team environment.
- Prepare and review 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, and traffic-control plans or 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 address questions related to distribution design.
- 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 of designs.
- Develop professionally through peer learning and S&L's systems of process and Communities of Practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- 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 yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
- Relocation package, dependent upon location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
