• Senior Distribution Designer -- Grid

    Sargent & Lundy (Columbus, OH)


    Description

    This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule.

    Under the direction of a project lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers using your knowledge of design practices to:

    + Prepare construction sketches and details for:

    + Overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 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.

    + Develop work packages and follow the performance of the work.

     

    Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

    Qualifications

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

    Essential skills and experience:

    + This position requires an Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma.

    + 7 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.

    + A minimum of 10 years of distribution design experience.

    + Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

    + Ability to visualize systems without the aid of the computer.

    + An Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design.

    + Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

    + Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various 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 (120/208V through 34 kV).

    + Strong communication skills.

    Valued but not required skills and experience:

    + Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.

    + Familiarity with GIS software.

    + Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.

     

    Award-Winning Benefits

     

    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 understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

     

    Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

     

    + 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

     

    Awards & Recognition

     

    Equal Opportunity

     

    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.

     

    CityColumbus

     

    StateOH

     

    CountryUnited States

     

    Area of InterestDesign and Drafting

     

    TypeFull Time - Regular

     

    Job ID2025-17378

     

    Business GroupGrid Group

     

    DepartmentDistribution Design