Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Lexington, KY

5d • $84,762 - $129,498 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Senior Distribution Engineer 1 to work in a project team environment, leading other engineers and designers in the application of engineering and design practices. The role involves distribution design for electric utility systems and work on projects involving new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. The engineer will coordinate directly with client representatives, support system maintenance and recapitalization, plan system modifications, prepare work packages, and provide construction support as needed.

The position includes travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification. It is a hybrid role, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely two days per week. A relocation package may be offered 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 available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• PLS CADD experience; highly preferred.
• 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 unless otherwise specified.

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 with other engineers designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
• Work directly with client representatives to ask and answer 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

• Medical, dental, and vision 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.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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