Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using knowledge of engineering and design practices. The role involves preparing/reviewing construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities, pole loading analyses, voltage drop and flicker calculations, cable pulling, bill of material, cost estimates, joint use coordination, traffic control plans, and permit drawings. It also includes supporting preliminary project scoping, performing field work when necessary, supporting maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components, planning system modifications, designing and overseeing complex tasks, providing construction support, and conducting client communication and interaction.
Requirements
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- 2 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to be able to review work by others
- 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 38 kV)
- Strong communication skills
- Able to lead a project team
Nice To Haves
- Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction
- Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software
- Familiarity with GIS software
- Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI
- Experience building or using automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields
Responsibilities
- Prepare/Review construction sketches and work packages for overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV)
- Perform pole loading analyses
- Perform voltage drop and flicker calculations
- Perform cable pulling
- Prepare bill of material
- Prepare cost estimates
- Perform joint use coordination
- Prepare traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
- Support preliminary project scoping
- Perform field work, when necessary
- Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components
- Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks
- Provide construction support, when necessary
- Conduct client communication and interaction, when necessary
Benefits
- 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
Mid Level
