Distribution Engineer

NV5 • San Diego, CA

2d • $35 - $40

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
Our Distribution Engineers are goal-oriented who support our Transmission & Distribution electrical design group. They contribute to teams in the delivery of mechanical systems, electrical systems and substation solutions through planning, engineering, & design. They are responsive, proactive, solutions-oriented professional, working collaboratively within a team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Civil or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with PLS-CADD

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field - Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• EIT license

Responsibilities

• Follow and be responsive to budgets and schedules; identify departures or issues early to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule.
• Will be assigned to project teams and may make major design recommendations.
• Coordinate all design work with other team disciplines.
• Provide quality assurance checks on drawing packages and calculations prepared by others.
• Interpret and apply client, company, and field standards as needed.
• Increase knowledge of relevant local codes and industry standards
• Design, manage plan production by staff, and assist in production of construction documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and quantity takeoffs.
• Provide quality assurance checks on drawing packages and calculations prepared by others.
• Interpret and apply client, company, and industry standards as needed.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of appropriate local codes and industry standards.
• Analyze and solve construction and operational problems.

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level