Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

About the role

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer/new grad eager to gain hands-on project experience, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work on electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, mixed-use developments, and other utility projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to engineering designs, ensuring adherence to project specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support the preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects, including calculations, drawings, and analysis.
• Gain hands-on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools (e.g., DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc).
• Lead design development for smaller or less complex projects and support senior engineers on technically advanced projects.
• Apply industry codes and standards, including RUS, NESC, and utility-specific guidelines.
• Communicate challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, or quality clearly and professionally.
• Identify information that should be communicated to clients and stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with CAD or MicroStation.
• Background in utility design or distribution engineering.
• 1–3 years of electric distribution design experience, preferably with a utility or engineering consulting firm.
• Foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning.
• Knowledge of electric distribution design software such as DDS, PoleForeman, and O-Calc.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with CAD or MicroStation, background in utility design or distribution engineering, 1–3 years of electric distribution design experience, foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning, and knowledge of electric distribution design software such as DDS, PoleForeman, and O-Calc.

Skills

• Technical knowledge and proficiency in electric distribution design software.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• Paid time off (PTO) hours.
• Discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Pay

The base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.

Schedule

Full-time employment is offered.