Assistant Distribution Engineer- Distribution Modernization (Wallingford, Conshohocken, Morristown or Newton)

Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
• 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 required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$85,000.00 - $120,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

This position is full-time with up to 25% travel required.