Senior Distribution Designer 1 -- Grid - Full-time

Sargent & Lundy10 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. Under the direction of a project lead, you will work in a project team environment with engineers and designers, applying your design practices expertise to create detailed construction sketches and technical documents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services, traffic control plans/permit drawings, structural facility drawings, equipment drawings, and plans and profiles.
  • Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
  • Develop Bills of Materials and estimates.
  • Compile proper pole types and heights.
  • Analyze and design priority feeds.
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
  • Plan modifications to the system.
  • Develop work packages to troubleshoot, repair, replace or modify electrical distribution systems and follow their performance.
  • Generous relocation package available dependent upon your location.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible for work in the U.S. (we do not sponsor work authorization for this position).
  • Associate’s Degree in Drafting and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma.
  • 7 or more years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of distribution design experience.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Ability to visualize systems without the aid of a computer.
  • Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating various equipment to a technical design.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs (e.g., NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD).
  • Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 34 kV).
  • Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
  • Experience with GIS software.
  • Background in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k) and Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program and Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program and Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST), Vacation, Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range: $74,750.00 - $115,120.00

Our comprehensive package includes a competitive base salary or hourly rate along with award-winning benefits that support your overall well-being.

Required Skills

Electrical Distribution Design
Voltage Drop Calculations
AutoCAD
Construction Sketching
Technical Drawing
Bill of Materials
MicroStation
Short Circuit Calculations