Hybrid Distribution Engineer I – Power Systems Design

Socket.dev; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineer to join our electric utility distribution team in Wilmington, DE. Under a project lead, you will prepare sketches, perform analyses, and design distribution systems from 120/208V to 34kV, using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PoleForeman.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with relocation support where applicable. Required are a BS or MS in engineering and 1+ year of related experience, with strong communication and knowledge of NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE.

Qualifications

• A BS or MS degree from an engineering program.
• One or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
• Knowledgeable in 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 34kV).
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
• Prepare structural analyses, short circuit and voltage drop calculations, Bill of Materials, cost estimates, and traffic control plans.
• Analyze and design priority feeds.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan modifications to the system and design complex tasks.
• Develop work packages and provide as-built drawings at construction completion.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Strong communication

Code compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineer to join our electric utility distribution team in Wilmington, DE. Under a project lead, you will prepare sketches, perform analyses, and design distribution systems from 120/208V to 34kV, using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PoleForeman.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with relocation support where applicable. Required are a BS or MS in engineering and 1+ year of related experience, with strong communication and knowledge of NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE.