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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Distribution Designer 2 - Grid

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeCary, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's degree in a design-related field or a four-year non-engineering degree is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience sufficient to review others' work is required.
  • Knowledge of physical distribution design methods and their application is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs, including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PoleForeman, is required.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and GIS/GWD is required.
  • Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 38 kV) is required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a project team are required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and 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, cable pulling, bills of material, cost estimates, joint use coordination, and traffic control plans or permit drawings.
  • Support preliminary project scoping.
  • Perform field work when necessary.
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
  • Plan system modifications, design complex tasks, and oversee those tasks.
  • Provide construction support when necessary.
  • Conduct client communication and interaction when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in utility distribution inspections or construction is valued but not required.
  • Familiarity with various distribution design and analysis software is valued but not required.
  • Familiarity with GIS software is valued but not required.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant is valued; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is not required.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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