Distribution Engineer ; Entry Level - Grid

Overview

Under the direction of a Project Lead, this position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services, structural analyses, short circuit and voltage drop calculations, bill of material, cost estimates, traffic control plans and permit drawings, and to analyze and design priority feeds.

The role supports maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, plans modifications to the system, designs complex tasks, develops work packages and provides as‑builts at completion of construction.

• Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
• Perform structural analyses.
• Conduct short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
• Create bill of material.
• Develop cost estimates.
• Produce traffic control plans and/or permit drawings.
• Analyze and design priority feeds.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan modifications to the system and design complex tasks.
• Develop work packages and provide as‑builts at construction completion.

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.

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

• One or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
• Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Pole Foreman, 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 34 kV).
• Strong communication skills.

• A degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
• Familiarity with GIS software.
• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.

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 are proud to provide competitive award‑winning benefits, having earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

$60,660.00 - $87,090.00

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.

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.