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Distribution Designer 3 - Grid
full-timePittsburgh$63k - $99k

Summary

Location

Pittsburgh

Salary

$63k - $99k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to:

  • 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
    • Cable pulling
    • Bill of material
    • Cost estimates
    • Joint use coordination
    • 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 as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
  • Provide construction support, when necessary.
  • Conduct client communication and interaction, when necessary.

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 a design-related degree, or a 4 year non-engineering degree.
  • 6 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to be able to review work by others.
  • Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
  • Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
  • 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 38 kV).
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Able to lead a project team.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
  • Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
  • Familiarity with GIS software.

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

$63,480.00 - $99,080.00

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.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Construction Sketches,Pole Loading Analyses,Voltage Drop Calculations,Cable Pulling,Cost Estimates,Joint Use Coordination,Traffic Control Plans,Field Work,Communication Skills,Leadership,Distribution Design,Utility Distribution,AutoCAD,ArcGIS,NESC,NEC

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Professional Services
Founding Year: 1891

What you'll do

  • The Distribution Designer 3 will lead project teams in preparing and reviewing construction sketches and work packages for distribution facilities. Responsibilities also include performing field work, supporting maintenance, and providing construction support.

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