Sargent & Lundy

Distribution Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$74K — $113K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 2+ years of experience in electric utility distribution or related field.
  • Familiarity with physical distribution design methods.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes like NESC and NEC.
  • Proficient with software such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
  • Experience with overhead and underground distribution projects up to 34kV.
  • Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for network services and structural analyses.
  • Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
  • Generate Bill of Material and cost estimates.
  • Craft traffic control plans and permit drawings.
  • Analyze and design priority feeds.
  • Support maintenance of distribution components and develop work packages.
  • Design system modifications and provide as-builts post-construction.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three office days and two remote days.
  • Generous relocation package based on location.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Under the direction of a project lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to:

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for:
    • Overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV)
    • Structural analyses
    • Short circuit and voltage drop calculations
    • Bill of Material
    • Cost Estimates
    • Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
  • Analyze and design priority feeds.
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
  • Plan modifications to the system as well as designing complex tasks.
  • Develop work packages and provide as-builts at completion of construction.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Two or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
  • Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
  • Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD.
  • Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 34kV).
  • Strong communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
  • Familiarity with GIS software.
  • Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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