Assistant Distribution Engineer- Distribution Modernization (Denver)

About the role

The Assistant Distribution Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The role involves working with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of distribution projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist in the preparation and development of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply basic knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist with field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Assist with research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Assist project team with communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution power flow preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic distribution design software experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $115,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) program, including paid sick leave entitlements under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program as part of being 100% employee-owned.

Schedule

Full-time with up to 25% travel required.