Distribution Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems that support reliable power delivery to residential and commercial customers.
• Determine the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure developments while considering economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability constraints.
• Develop work packages for overhead distribution, underground residential distribution, and underground cable and conduit systems.
• Perform field engineering to gather project requirements, verify existing conditions, and identify conflicting utilities or site constraints.
• Conduct engineering and design calculations using established procedures, standards, and applicable codes.
• Use CAD and other design tools, such as AutoCAD and MicroStation or equivalent programs, to create and update distribution design drawings and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental preferred)
• Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering.
• Experience using CAD tools for engineering design, such as AutoCAD and MicroStation or similar design software.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as they relate to power distribution and power delivery.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as they relate to power distribution and power delivery.
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and applicable NESC codes.
• Familiarity with design tools such as MicroStation, OpenUtilities, and other power and utilities design software.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems used in utility environments.
• Exposure to tools such as PoleForeman or similar pole loading and analysis software.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is a plus.
• Understanding of electrical design concepts related to voltage, transformers, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with Civil 3D or similar civil engineering design tools is beneficial.

Skills

• Collaborative, inclusive working style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the engineering team effectively in client meetings.
• Interest in career growth with potential to progress into technical lead roles as experience is gained.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)