Senior Distribution Engineer 1 – Grid Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Senior Distribution Engineer 1 – Grid
City
Atlanta State
GA Country
United States Area of Interest Engineering Type Full Time – Regular Job

ID 2025-16948

Business Group Grid Group Department Distribution Engineering
Description

WORK LOCATION

This position allows for a hybrid / flexible work schedule with a mix of work spent on site at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners and working remote from home.
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 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
Work on project teams with other engineers involved in the design of new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
Work directly with the client representative to ask and answer questions related to the distribution design.
Analyze, design or review priority feeds.
Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
Develop work packages and provide construction support, when necessary.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
5 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 34 kV).

PLS CADD

experience, highly preferred.
Strong communication skills.
Able to lead a project team.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Professional Engineering Registration or able to obtain a PE within 5 years.
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 & 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
$78,400.00 – $119,850.00 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.