Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Hamilton Township, NJ

5d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

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 distribution projects. The role includes preparing and reviewing 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. The engineer will collaborate with teams designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participate in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews, and work directly with client representatives on distribution design questions. The role also involves analyzing, designing, or reviewing priority feeds; supporting maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components; planning system modifications; overseeing complex tasks; developing work packages; and providing construction support when needed. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and two remote days. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. Employees may use technology-assisted tools as appropriate while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

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.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided 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.

Responsibilities

Lead other engineers and designers using knowledge of 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 designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses 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 process systems and Communities of Practice.