Associate Distribution Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards.
• Project work may include new business and reliability designs.
• Work packages will be developed using Bentley Open utilities Design, Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.
• Perform engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices.
• Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements.
• Work assignments will include traveling by motor vehicle to various project locations located throughout the area to conduct field investigations.

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
• Six plus (6+) months of prior relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or with a consulting/contracting company performing design engineering for electric utilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Demonstrates expertise in developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems, utilizing tools such as Bentley Open Utilities Design and CAD. Proficient in engineering calculations and project management within the electric utility sector.