Distribution Designer - Grid
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Location: New Orleans
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- Prepare/Review construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV), pole loading analyses, voltage drop and flicker calculations.
- Perform cable pulling, bill of material creation, cost estimates, joint use coordination, and traffic control plans and/or permit drawings.
- Support preliminary project scoping.
- Perform field work when necessary.
- Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
- Plan modifications to the system, design and oversee complex tasks.
- Provide construction support when required.
- Conduct client communication and interaction as needed.
- Associate's degree in a design-related field, or a 4‑year non‑engineering degree.
- 6 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or equivalent experience that enables reviewing others’ work.
- Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
- Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and distribution software (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Pole Foreman, etc.).
- Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208 V through 38 kV).
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to lead a project team.
- Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
- Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
- Familiarity with GIS software.
We care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, backup 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, and flexible work arrangements.
CompensationRange
$58,930.00 – $87,460.00.
Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package includes a base salary or hourly rate, a comprehensive benefits package, and a possible discretionary bonus.
Equal OpportunitySargent & 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.
Seniority Level- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
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