Distribution Engineering Designer III

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Producing computer-aided electric distribution design drawings and Bill Of Material (BOM) necessary for the construction of complex projects without ongoing oversight.
• Performing field data collection using standard tools, methods and processes and performing necessary project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently.
• Becoming familiar with defined technical skills which can include cable pulling calculations, cable voltage drop calculations, transformer loading calculations, and pole loading analysis calculations.
• Gaining understanding of client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines, as required.
• Generating permitting and other project-supporting documentation as needed.
• Exhibiting ability to communicate with clients and lead site meetings with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrating ability to pursue work from the Client.
• Understanding the hazards and dangers of the distribution system and how to navigate their role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigating hazards during the office and field portion of their role.
• Actively looking out for others’ safety in all aspects of this work.
• Attending and engaging in scheduled safety meetings and adhering to driving and site hazard identification, mitigation and reporting training.
• Working on a storm response local or travel team as an Assessor or Team Lead, as needed.
• Working under minimal supervision for mentorship, guidance and training.

Qualifications

• A Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree and four years of relevant experience with a minimum of two of those years in distribution design.
• Passing the Fundamentals Exam (FE) can count as six months of relevant experience.
• An active PE license can replace two years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• PE license is desired.