Distribution Engineer
About The Position
The Engineer performs system planning and circuit analysis of distribution circuits 69kv and below and develops remediation plans as needed; performs project engineering and project management duties in order to complete plans, designs, cost estimates, and construction of electric facilities with emphasis on safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include: Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, government highway or local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance for the electric grid. Provide engineering assistance and technical support to field engineering representatives and other Region personnel. Perform power quality/trouble shooting analysis for customers' facilities. Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and other appropriate contacts to determine actions needed to fulfill customers' requests. Provide customers with information regarding rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations, and other service requirements and needs. Perform engineering and design of electric extensions or modifications in response to customer service requests, including: determining the impact of additional loads on the existing electric distribution system; securing of permits and rights-of-way; and performing post-construction follow-up. Prepare load analysis for electric distribution substations and feeders and develop remediation plans for facilities that warrant corrective action. Perform work within various company computer systems, such as DOJM, MV90, EADMS, CSS, Synergy, Load Analysis, OAS and Byers. Work with Region team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's and Region's goals. Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity. Emergency call-out for storm restoration.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred, other engineering disciplines acceptable depending upon qualifications) from an accredited college or university required.
- Completion of power-related courses in college is preferred.
- E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
- Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred, but will consider recent graduates.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, government highway or local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance for the electric grid.
- Provide engineering assistance and technical support to field engineering representatives and other Region personnel.
- Perform power quality/trouble shooting analysis for customers' facilities.
- Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and other appropriate contacts to determine actions needed to fulfill customers' requests.
- Provide customers with information regarding rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations, and other service requirements and needs.
- Perform engineering and design of electric extensions or modifications in response to customer service requests, including: determining the impact of additional loads on the existing electric distribution system; securing of permits and rights-of-way; and performing post-construction follow-up.
- Prepare load analysis for electric distribution substations and feeders and develop remediation plans for facilities that warrant corrective action.
- Perform work within various company computer systems, such as DOJM, MV90, EADMS, CSS, Synergy, Load Analysis, OAS and Byers.
- Work with Region team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's and Region's goals.
- Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity.
- Emergency call-out for storm restoration.
Benefits
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
