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Job Title :: ENGD1
- Engineer 1 (Distribution)

Location ::
Forest Park-GA

Contract :: 12+ Months

Skills And Responsibilities

• A Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes, businesses, and industries. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electrical power.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  Distribution System Design:
  Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground lines, substations, transformers, and other components . Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Network Analysis:
  Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network. Identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Asset Management:
  Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment, perform condition assessments, and recommend maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging or damaged assets. Equipment Selection:
  Specify and select distribution equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and protective devices, considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements. Safety and Compliance:
  Ensure that distribution
• system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance. Reliability Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality.
• Implement strategies for system resilience. New Connections:
  Evaluate requests for new electrical connections, assess their impact on the distribution network, and design the
• necessary infrastructure to support new customers. Project Management:
  Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion. Coordinate with
• construction crews, contractors, and vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met. Emergencies and Outages:
  Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages or equipment failures, by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power. Data Analysis:
  Analyze data from monitoring systems, smart grids, and sensors to gain insights into distribution system performance and make data-driven decisions. Ǫualifications:
  
  Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically required. A master's degree may be preferred for more specialized roles.
• Professional Licensure:
  Many Distribution Engineers are required to hold a professional engineering license (PE) or similar
• Certifications, which vary by region. Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in distribution system design software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and power system simulation software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.
• Knowledge:
  In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, protection systems, and equipment.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards. Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance, diagnosing issues, and proposing solutions. Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems.
• Project Management:
  Project management

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function Distribution
• Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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