Senior Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

3d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to work in a project-team environment and lead engineers and designers on electric utility distribution projects. The engineer prepares and reviews design deliverables, supports maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, plans system modifications, and develops work packages and construction support. The position also involves collaborating with clients and project teams on designs for new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, participating in hazard analyses and design reviews, and traveling to client and vendor offices and plant sites for reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week and remotely two days per week. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 120/208 V 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 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

Prepare and review construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services from 4 kV through 34 kV.
Prepare or review structural analyses, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, bills of material, cost estimates, traffic-control plans, and permit drawings.
Work on project teams designing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
Participate in Process Hazard Analysis 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.
Lead other engineers and designers and lead project teams.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice.