Senior Distribution Designer 1 -- Grid

About the role

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. Under the direction of a Project Lead, you will work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers, using your knowledge of design practices to prepare construction sketches and details for various electrical distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
• Create traffic control plans and/or permit drawings.
• Develop structural facility drawings and equipment drawings.
• Produce plans and profiles.
• Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
• Develop Bills of Materials and estimates.
• Compile proper pole types 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.
• Follow the performance of the work.

Depending on your location, this opportunity may include a generous relocation package.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma.
• 7 or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of distribution design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize systems without the aid of a computer.
• 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 relating various equipment to a technical design.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs (e.g., NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD).
• Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 34 kV).
• Strong communication skills.

Valued but not required skills

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

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; 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.

Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Pay

Compensation range: $77,890 - $118,999. 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.