Senior Distribution Designer 1 - Grid

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 expertise in design practices to support a variety of construction and electrical distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV)
• Prepare traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
• Prepare structural facility drawings
• Prepare equipment drawings
• Prepare plans and profiles
• Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations
• Develop Bills of Materials and estimates
• Compile proper pole type 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
• Develop work packages and follow the performance of the work

Required Qualifications

• This position requires an Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma
• At least 7 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
• An Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing 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
• Experience with design codes and standards such as 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
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation Range: $74,750.00 - $115,120.00
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA, 401(k), and Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program, Employee Discount Program, and Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance, First Professional Licensure Bonus, and Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations along with a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.