Sargent & Lundy

Senior Distribution Designer -- Grid

Sargent & Lundy$77K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Drafting or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology preferred.
  • 7+ years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of distribution design experience required.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software.
  • Ability to visualize complex systems without computer assistance.
  • Strong understanding of technical plans, blueprints, and engineering principles.
  • Familiar with relevant design codes and standards (NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE).

Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for various electrical services.
  • Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
  • Develop Bills of Materials and estimates for projects.
  • Compile appropriate pole types and heights for designs.
  • Analyze and design distribution feeds based on project requirements.
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of existing distribution systems.
  • Create work packages for troubleshooting, repair, and modifications of electrical systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance and professional licensure bonuses.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Employee assistance programs and backup daycare options.
Full Job Description
Description

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule.

 

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 design practices to:

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for:
    • Overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV)
    • Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
    • Structural facility drawings
    • Equipment drawings
    • Plans and profiles
  • Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
  • Develop Bills of Materials and estimates.
  • Compile proper pole type and heights.
  • Analyze and design priority feeds.
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
  • Plan modifications to the system.
  • Develop work packages to troubleshoot, repair, replace or modify electrical distribution systems.
  • Develop work packages and follow the performance of the work.

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 an Associates Degree in Drafting, and/or aBachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma.
  • 7 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of distribution design experience.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Ability to visualize systems without the aid of the computer.
  • An AssociatesDegree in Computer Aided Design.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
  • Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs.
  • 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.
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 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 (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$77,890 - $118,999 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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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