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 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 electrical distribution system.
• Develop work packages to troubleshoot, repair, replace, or modify electrical distribution systems.
• Follow the performance of the work outlined in work packages.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers 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.

Skills

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize systems without the aid of a computer.
• Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design (preferred).
• 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.
• 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 34 kV).
• 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.

Benefits

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

• 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
  • 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: $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.