Lead Distribution Drafter - 120/38 kV Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead distribution design projects. You will prepare construction sketches, perform analyses, and oversee complex tasks for overhead and underground systems up to 38 kV.

The role requires a design-focused degree, 2+ years in electric utility distribution, and proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS. Strong communication and team leadership are essential. This full-time on-site position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• This position requires an Associate's degree in a design-related degree, or a 4 year non-engineering degree.
• Two or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to be able to review work by others.
• 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 38 kV).
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to lead a project team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/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
• Cost estimates
• Joint use coordination
• Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
• Support preliminary project scoping.
• Perform field work, when necessary.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
• Provide construction support, when necessary.
• Conduct client communication and interaction, when necessary.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

NESC/NEC/IEEE

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree in a design-related degree or 4 year non-engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead distribution design projects. You will prepare construction sketches, perform analyses, and oversee complex tasks for overhead and underground systems up to 38 kV.

The role requires a design-focused degree, 2+ years in electric utility distribution, and proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS. Strong communication and team leadership are essential. This full-time on-site position offers competitive benefits.