Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer 1 to work in a project-team environment, leading engineers and designers and applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role includes preparing and reviewing construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services from 4 kV through 34 kV, as well as structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, and traffic-control plans or permit drawings. The engineer will collaborate on projects involving new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews, and work directly with client representatives on distribution design questions. Other work includes 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. The position also involves travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The role has a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week expected in the office and the option to work remotely for two days. 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.
- 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 120/208 V through 34 kV.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to lead a project team.
- Must not require employer sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.
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, or programming is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead other engineers and designers in a project-team environment, applying engineering and design practices.
- 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, and traffic-control plans or permit drawings.
- Work on project teams with engineers designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis 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 Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 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.
- 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
