Lead Distribution Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to join their project team. This role involves overseeing construction sketches, designing network services, and leading engineering tasks. With a hybrid work arrangement, you'll enjoy flexibility while contributing to innovative projects in electric utility distribution. The company values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans and generous paid time off. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a team that prioritizes employee well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electric utility distribution.
• PE License is a plus.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction sketches and details for network services.
• Design overhead URD and underground network services.
• Provide oversight to entry-level engineers.

Skills

Electric Utility Distribution

Communication Skills

Physical Distribution Design

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the project manager, this position will offer you 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.
• Plan modifications to the distribution system as well as designing and overseeing complex engineering tasks.
• Develop work packages and follow the performance of the work.
• Provide oversight to entry level engineers and perform QA/QC on Issue for Construction job packages.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with clients as well as other internal disciplines and team members.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• This position requires a degree from an engineering program.
• Ten 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 34kV).
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Strong communication skills.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 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

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.