Sargent & Lundy
Senior Distribution Designer -- Grid
Sargent & Lundy, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey, United States
Overview
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. Under the direction of a Project Lead, this role will provide the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers, utilizing design practices to prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services, traffic control plans, structural facility drawings, equipment drawings, and plans/profiles. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
Responsibilities
Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 kV to 34 kV)
Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
Structural facility drawings
Equipment drawings
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
Track and follow the performance of the work
Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Associate’s Degree in Drafting, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, or high‑school diploma
7+ years drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience
Minimum 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 involved in producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design
Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD
Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120 / 208 V through 34 kV)
Strong communication skills
Valued but Not Required Skills
Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software
Familiarity with GIS software
Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction
Award‑Winning Benefits
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
Compensation Range $74,750.00 – $115,120.00
Transparency Statement 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.
Equal Opportunity (EEO) 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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Responsibilities
Prepare construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 kV to 34 kV)
Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
Structural facility drawings
Equipment drawings
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
Track and follow the performance of the work
Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Associate’s Degree in Drafting, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, or high‑school diploma
7+ years drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience
Minimum 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 involved in producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design
Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD
Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120 / 208 V through 34 kV)
Strong communication skills
Valued but Not Required Skills
Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software
Familiarity with GIS software
Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction
Award‑Winning Benefits
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
Compensation Range $74,750.00 – $115,120.00
Transparency Statement 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.
Equal Opportunity (EEO) 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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