Lead Distribution Engineer - Grid

About the role

Under the direction of the Project Manager, this position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers using extensive knowledge of engineering and design practice to oversee 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
• Permits
• Traffic control plans

Designs overhead URD and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV). Analyzes and designs priority feeds. Plans modifications to the distribution system as well as designing and overseeing complex engineering tasks. Develops work packages and follows the performance of the work. Provides oversight to entry level engineers and performs QA/QC on Issue for Construction job packages. Coordinates and leads meetings with clients as well as other internal disciplines and team members.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. Dependent upon location, a generous relocation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree from an engineering program
• 9 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience
• PE License (a plus)
• Five or more years of experience in physical distribution design methods and their application
• Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution type 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 34 kV)
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Strong communication skills
• U.S. work authorization required (no sponsorship provided for this position)

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for 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. The company values 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.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, 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