Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Engineer works in a project-team environment, leading engineers and designers while applying engineering and design practices to electric utility distribution projects. The role includes preparing and reviewing construction sketches and details, performing or reviewing analyses and calculations, developing work packages, and supporting construction. The engineer works directly with client representatives, collaborates with other engineers on designs for new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities, and participates in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews. The position also supports distribution system maintenance and recapitalization, plans system modifications, and may travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The role has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A generous 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 120/208 V through 34 kV.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to lead a project team.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available 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 relevant emerging technologies; 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 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 discuss distribution design questions.
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 process systems and Communities of Practice.