Distribution Engineer

About the role

Responsible for the planning, designing, construction and maintenance activities for the Electric distribution system. Also, responsible for serving as a technical adviser on all Distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Review existing system and determine location, type and priority for system construction projects.
• Award projects to consultant engineers.
• Continuously review and evaluate engineer projects.
• Act as a Technical Adviser to Project Coordinators.
• Assist Project Coordinators with technical design.
• Determine needs of customers requiring GP&L services.
• Decide appropriate methods of providing services and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Four-year Electrical Engineering college degree
• Up to 1 -2 years related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical requirements / work environment:

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Occasional outside work.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on power system design
• 6-8 years experience in distribution design, construction or maintenance
• PE License preferred
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Skills

• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office
• Skill in short circuit analysis
• Skill in load flow, PLS-Cad and Auto Cad
• Ability to read and generate One Line Diagram
• Ability to read and generate construction prints