Distribution Designer 2 - Grid

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers. You will prepare and review construction sketches and work packages for:

• Overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV)
• Pole loading analyses
• Voltage drop and flicker calculations
• Cable pulling
• Bill of material and cost estimates
• Joint use coordination
• Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting preliminary project scoping
• Performing field work, when necessary
• Supporting maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components
• Planning modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks
• Providing construction support, when necessary
• Conducting client communication and interaction, when necessary

Requirements

This position requires:

• An Associate's degree in a design-related field, or a 4-year non-engineering degree
• 6 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to review work by others
• Knowledge of physical distribution design methods and their application
• Familiarity with 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 38 kV)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead a project team

Skills

Valued but not required skills and experience include:

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

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we offer comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation range: $64,817 - $93,201. The total compensation package includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations.