Entry Level Engineer; Asheville

Position: Entry Level Engineer (Asheville)
Entry Level Engineer Opportunity in Asheville, NC!

Job Title:

Distribution Engineer I

Job Description

This entry-level Distribution Engineer I role focuses on developing detailed design and construction work packages for overhead, underground, underground residential distribution, make-ready, and street lighting projects across a wide range of distribution voltages. You will work with modern GIS and work management systems, support both field and office activities, and receive comprehensive training in engineering and construction standards. Under the guidance of a technical lead, you will gain hands-on experience with complex urban cable and conduit designs, permitting, right-of-way applications, and distribution system protection and coordination.

Responsibilities

+ Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV, primarily associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance programs, joint use, and inspection reports.

+ Prepare work packages for overhead, underground, underground residential distribution, make-ready, and street light projects using customer GIS and work management systems such as GE Small world and Bentley Expert Designer.

+ Apply and comply with all safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Travel to project sites as needed to perform field inspections, collect design data, assess existing conditions, and then return to the office to complete detailed engineering design work.

+ Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specification of conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculations of voltage drop and flicker.

+ Develop permitting documents and supporting technical information for various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).

+ Support the preparation of work permits, easement documents, and right-of-way (ROW) applications for distribution projects, including complex cable and conduit installations in dense urban environments.

+ Assist in the design of mainline vault medium-voltage switch gear, network system configurations, and distribution system protection and coordination schemes under the supervision of a technical lead.

+ Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to field questions, clarifying design intent, and participating in post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.

+ Conduct root cause analysis of outages and recommend mitigation measures using sound engineering principles and design practices.

+ Coordinate with other utilities and stakeholders to identify and resolve conflicts between existing and proposed facilities, ensuring constructible and efficient designs.

+ Maintain accurate project documentation, design records, and calculations in accordance with company and client standards.

Essential Skills

+ Completed Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, such as electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.

+ 0-1 years of experience in engineering, preferably related to power distribution, utility, or infrastructure projects.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

+ Ability to learn and work with GIS and work management systems such as GE Small world and Bentley Expert Designer.

+ Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical documents, reports, and correspondence.

+ Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical leads, peers, and field personnel.

+ Ability to perform engineering calculations accurately and apply fundamental engineering principles to practical field conditions.

+ Willingness and ability to work in both office and field environments, including traveling to project sites as needed.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Interest in electric power distribution systems, including overhead and underground designs from 4 kV through 138 kV.

+ Interest in developing design work packages for underground residential distribution, make-ready, and street lighting projects.

+ Interest in gaining experience with coordination of conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements.

+ Interest in the assessment and development of design packages for complex cable and conduit projects in dense urban environments.

+ Interest in work permit development, easement and right-of-way application processes, and permitting with various Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

+ Interest in network system design, mainline vault medium-voltage switch gear design, and distribution system protection and coordination.

+ Motivation to learn customer-specific engineering and construction standards and apply them consistently in project work.

+ Ability to work under the supervision of a…