Distribution Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Grid
About The Position
Under the direction of a project lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to: Prepare construction sketches and details for: Overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV) Structural analyses Short circuit and voltage drop calculations Bill of Material Cost Estimates Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings Analyze and design priority feeds. Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components. Plan modifications to the system as well as designing complex tasks. Develop work packages and provide as-builts at completion of construction. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
Requirements
- One or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience.
- Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
- Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD.
- Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 34 kV).
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
- Familiarity with GIS software.
- Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare construction sketches and details for: Overhead and underground network services (4 KV through 34 KV)
- Prepare construction sketches and details for: Structural analyses
- Prepare construction sketches and details for: Short circuit and voltage drop calculations
- Prepare construction sketches and details for: Bill of Material
- Prepare construction sketches and details for: Cost Estimates
- Prepare construction sketches and details for: Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
- Analyze and design priority feeds.
- Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
- Plan modifications to the system as well as designing complex tasks.
- Develop work packages and provide as-builts at completion of construction.
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
