Lead Electric Distribution Design Engineer

Sargent & Lundy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced electrical engineer in Columbus, OH to lead a project team in distribution design. You will prepare sketches, review work packages, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

The role emphasizes overhead and underground distribution from 4 kV through 38 kV, voltage drop calculations, BOM preparation, cost estimates, and field support as required. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in a design-related field or a 4-year non-engineering degree.
• 6+ years of experience in electric utility distribution or related review experience.
• Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and applicable codes and standards.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, and similar software.
• Experience with overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 38kV).
• Strong communication skills; able to lead a project team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review construction sketches and work packages.
• Lead engineers and designers in a project team environment.
• Review BOM, cost estimates, and joint-use coordination.
• Provide construction support and field work as needed.
• Conduct client communication and interaction when necessary.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Distribution design knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in design-related field

4-year non-engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced electrical engineer in Columbus, OH to lead a project team in distribution design. You will prepare sketches, review work packages, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

The role emphasizes overhead and underground distribution from 4 kV through 38 kV, voltage drop calculations, BOM preparation, cost estimates, and field support as required. Strong leadership and communication are essential.