Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Lexington, KY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Engineer 1 works in a project-team environment, leading engineers and designers in the preparation and review of distribution engineering designs and construction materials. The role supports overhead and underground distribution systems from 4 kV through 34 kV, including complex projects from 120/208V through 34 kV. It also involves design work for new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participation in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews, and direct interaction with client representatives on distribution design questions. The engineer analyzes, designs, or reviews priority feeds; supports distribution component maintenance and recapitalization; plans system modifications; and oversees complex tasks. The role includes developing work packages and providing construction support when needed, as well as traveling to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position uses a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week expected in the office and two days remote. A relocation package 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 programs, 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 be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

PLS CADD experience is 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 specified elsewhere.

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 engineers 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.
Lead other engineers and designers and lead project teams.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s process systems and Communities of Practice.