Distribution Engineer - Electric Utility

We are seeking a Distribution Engineer who is passionate about electric utility design engineering. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You will be working directly with clients to make sure that our reputation for high-quality work is always maintained.

As a Distribution Engineer, You Can Expect To:

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers; You can also expect to assist in the oversight and quality assurance of your team's design work.
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes; You will interact frequently with our customer
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Be comfortable in a field setting: You may also be asked to visit a customer office or participate in fielding activities on an ad hoc basis.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements; Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
• Experienced engineers may also have the opportunity to lead and train other engineers and perform QAQC responsibilities.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant electric distribution design engineering experience working with electric utilities
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering, Engineering Technology, or closely related discipline
• Having a Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Having Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Prior Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc or similar
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in NESC standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as customer-related travel is anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates); Candidates must possess a valid US driver's license.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.

You Might Also Have Some Previous Experience With:

• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS
• Structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD tools

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude
• Professional demeanor