Distribution Drafter 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 and designing/overseeing complex tasks
• Providing construction support when necessary
• Conducting client communication and interaction when necessary

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a design-related field, or a 4-year non-engineering degree
• Two 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
• Able to lead a project team

Skills

Valued but not required:

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

Benefits

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans; life & accident insurance; disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); back-up daycare; FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits: 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
• 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: $46,989 – $67,566. Eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.