Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Reading, PA

5d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

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 distribution projects. The role involves 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 collaborates with teams designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participates in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews, and works directly with client representatives on distribution-design questions. The position also analyzes, designs, or reviews priority feeds; supports maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components; plans system modifications; and develops work packages and provides construction support as needed. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. This is a hybrid role, with three days a 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.
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.
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

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

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.
Lead other engineers and designers and work in project teams.
Work on 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.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice.