Associate Distribution Engineer

About the role

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence. E2 is looking for a Distribution Engineer to join our team to support our main electric utility client in Hawaii. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing overhead electrical distribution systems with the use of O-Calc software. Projects include pole replacements, conductor replacements, true‑up modifications, equipment upgrades, and overhead‑to‑underground conversions. The position will work under the direction of the senior engineer and will report directly to the Distribution Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and engineering calculations of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems to comply with the client’s standards, specifications, preferences, and relevant industry standards (GO95, GO128, NESC, RUS, etc.)
• Perform field evaluation of proposed installation sites as required.
• Verify Bill of Materials meets the requirements of the design and client needs.
• Design distribution projects with neatness and a small margin for error utilizing PLS‑CADD, O‑Calc, SPIDA‑Calc, or Pole Foreman software.
• Perform engineering calculations such as voltage drop/flicker and pulling tension calculations.
• Conduct electrical design review meetings and provide minutes.
• Interface with project management and designers during the design phase.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with the supervising engineer, client, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑approved college or university.
• 0‑3 years of experience working in distribution design or similar with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Experience with reading pole loading sheets and inputting information to O‑Calc software.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with distribution design and construction standards for Hawaiian Electric.
• 2+ years of experience with O‑Calc software.
• 2+ years of experience with MicroStation.
• 2+ years of experience with material ordering using SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.
• Travel approximately 10%; local candidates only.