Senior Distribution Engineer - Power Delivery

Westwood Professional Services Inc • West Henrietta, NY

1h

About The Position

Senior Distribution Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to join our team. The Senior Distribution Engineer is primarily responsible for the cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power distribution systems for our clients using various software systems and engineering/construction standards. The Senior Distribution Engineer ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and safety code requirements. The Senior Distribution Engineer will act as a mentor to less experienced engineers on their team and, at times, will work closely with engineers performing substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• This is a senior level position requiring 5+ years of experience in Power Distribution Design.
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of assigned projects.
• Must be able to effectively manage a significant number of projects and mentor less experienced engineers while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead and/or underground Distribution facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)
• Proficiency in SAP

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, IKE
• Knowledge of NYSEG/RG&E/CMP/Avangrid Standards.
• Registered PE.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of other Distribution Engineers to complete projects for multiple clients across the U.S. ranging from Simple Service designs to Multi-Year Rebuilds/Tie Line Programs.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, as necessary, to gather data and interface with clients.
• Perform all aspects of designing OH/UG distribution line projects. (line routing, finite element analysis, hardware/conductor selection, technical support during construction, One-Calls, DOT and municipality permitting, right-of-way requests, electrical one-line diagrams)
• Develop an understanding of each deliverable necessary for the project at hand. Including, but not limited to, plan & profiles, structure load analysis, structure framing, bill of materials and design drawings.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to final submission.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

What This Job Offers

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