Senior Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

Senior Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid, a role with Sargent & Lundy, supports leadership of distribution design efforts across 4 kV to 34 kV, guides project teams, coordinates with clients, and provides construction support for upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. The position is based in Charlotte, NC with a hybrid office/remote work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review construction sketches and details for overhead and underground distribution services in the 4 kV through 34 kV range, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and critique sketches and details for structural analyses associated with projects.
• Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations and the related documentation.
• Prepare and assess bills of materials to support project execution.
• Prepare and review cost estimates to aid budgeting and planning.
• Prepare and review traffic control plans or permit drawings as required by the project scope.
• Collaborate on design efforts with engineers focused on new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews to ensure safety and reliability.
• Interface directly with client representatives to address questions related to distribution design.
• Analyze and design priority feeder configurations and review existing feeds as needed.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components to extend system life.
• Plan system modifications and oversee complex tasks from concept through implementation.
• Develop work packages and provide construction support when necessary to meet project milestones.
• Travel to client and vendor sites for design reviews and to plant locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Advance professional development through Sargent & Lundy communities of practice and peer learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Seven or more years of experience in electric utility distribution or related experience capable of reviewing others' work.
• Proficiency with physical distribution design methods and their practical applications.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and distribution software including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PoleForeman.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and GIS/GWD.
• Experience leading complex overhead and underground distribution projects from 120/208 V up to 34 kV.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a project team.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• ArcGIS
• PoleForeman
• PLS CADD
• GIS software
• Python
• MATLAB
• Excel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 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 and sick time, vacation, holidays, parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

AI and Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• Lead teams in applying data-driven methods and modern tools, including automation and AI, to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Oversee automation and process-improvement initiatives, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, and generating design documentation, with oversight on when and how AI tools are used.
• Mentor and coordinate engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to automate engineering tasks, including review of automated outputs.
• Encourage continued learning in computer science, artificial intelligence, or software engineering to support automation-enabled engineering workflows.

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA and HSA options

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Paid annual personal and sick time
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807 per year

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges aligned with local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes base salary or hourly pay plus a comprehensive benefits program, with potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.