Senior Distribution Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Back-Up Daycare

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Lexington, KY is seeking an electrical distribution engineer to lead a project team in designing and reviewing overhead and underground distribution systems up to 34 kV. The role includes preparing sketches, conducting calculations, building a bill of materials, estimating costs, and coordinating with clients.

This hybrid role expects three days in the office with two remote days. A ABET-accredited degree and 5+ years of utility distribution experience are required; relocation

Qualifications

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 5+ years of experience with electric utility distribution or related experience to review work by others.
• Familiar 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).
• PLS CADD experience is highly preferred.
• Able to lead a project team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/Review construction sketches and details for overhead and underground distribution services (4 kV through 34 kV).
• Review structural analyses, short circuit and voltage drop calculations, BOM and cost estimates.
• Develop traffic control plans and permit drawings.
• Work with project teams on upstream and midstream oil and gas facility design.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
• Coordinate with client representatives for distribution design queries.
• Provide construction support and field verification of designs.
• Travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and field verification.
• Develop work packages and support maintenance/recapitalization.

Skills

Lead a project team

Strong communication

Design review

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

PE registration within 5 years (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

GIS software

PLS CADD

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to:

• Prepare/Review 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
• Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
• Work on project teams with other engineers involved in the design of new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
• Work directly with the client representative to ask and answer questions related to the distribution design.
• Analyze, design or review priority feeds.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
• Develop work packages and provide construction support, when necessary.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

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.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 5 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 34kV).
• PLS CADD experience, highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to lead a project team.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Professional Engineering Registration or able to obtain a PE within 5 years.
• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
• Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
• Familiarity with GIS software.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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.