Senior Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Senior Distribution Engineer 2 works in project teams to lead engineers and designers in distribution engineering and design. The role covers overhead and underground distribution systems, including complex projects from 120/208V through 34 kV, and involves design reviews, system analysis, construction support, and coordination with clients, vendors, and field teams. The position also supports design work for new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participates in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews, and plans system modifications and recapitalization. The role offers a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Seven or more 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 already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- PLS CADD experience, highly preferred.
- Professional Engineering Registration or ability to obtain a PE within five 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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers and designers in project team environments using 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 and/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 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 via S&L's systems of process and Communities of Practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Relocation package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
