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Distribution Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Grid

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-04-22

Sargent & Lundy is a company focused on engineering solutions in the utility sector. They are seeking an Entry Level Distribution Engineer to work within a project team, preparing construction sketches, analyzing designs, and supporting the maintenance of distribution components.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction sketches and details for:
  • Overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV)
  • Structural analyses
  • Short circuit and voltage drop calculations
  • Bill of Material
  • Cost Estimates
  • Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
  • Analyze and design priority feeds
  • Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components
  • Plan modifications to the system as well as designing complex tasks
  • Develop work packages and provide as-builts at completion of construction

Skills

  • One or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience
  • 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 34 kV)
  • Strong communication skills
  • A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software
  • Familiarity with GIS software
  • Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction

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

Company Overview

  • Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sargentlundy.com.

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