Senior/Mid-Level Distribution System Planning Engineer

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. 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 sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

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Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.

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Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Responsibilities:

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This senior/mid-level engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible for the following:

• Distribution System Planning and analysis, including studies in load application and the impact to the distribution network, short circuit, power quality, flicker, and electromagnetic transients (EMT), to support a variety of clients such as developers and electric utilities, both nationally and internationally
• Performing Distribution System technical analysis, which includes power flow studies, voltage analysis, and EMT studies related to the impact of inverter-based generation
• Supporting generator interconnection applications and associated system impact studies
• Aiding clients to comply with applicable regulatory policies, such as: FERC OATT, NERC TPL, TOP, PRC, and FAC standards, Generator Interconnection Applications, and associated studies 

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

Essential skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree
• A minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system analysis, modeling and protection, including load flow analysis and time domain analysis
• Experience in load flow analysis to identify distribution thermal and voltage constraints
• Experience in harmonics and power quality analysis associated with inverter-based and distributed energy resources
• Experience using distribution planning software for feeder hosting capability studies, transfer analysis and load forecasting (e.g. CYME, PSS/E, PSLF, Synergi, Milsoft Windmil, DMIS/LoadSEER, DEW, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV)
• Familiarity with industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and ANSI

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred
• Experience modeling inverter-based resources and renewable generation, such as Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid generation, and associated collector system for interconnection applications within software programs CYME, PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, and PSCAD
• Experience in the interconnection process for small generators (<20MW)
• Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or ASPEN
• Experience in load forecasting analysis using DMIS/LoadSEER
• Knowledge of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and its impact on Distribution Analysis and Planning is a plus
• Experience in Python, Java Script, or other scripting languages

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.