Distribution Engineer

Distribution Engineer

Contract Opportunity

Location: Newton, MA
Employment Type: Contract to Hire

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Staff Distribution Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Newton, MA
, supporting electric utility distribution projects. This role will contribute to the planning, design, and execution of 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground distribution systems
, supporting new construction, system upgrades, and redevelopment initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on utility distribution design experience, strong technical fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary project teams from concept through construction.

• Work as part of a project team to design overhead and underground electrical distribution systems ranging from 2.4kV to 34.5kV
  .
• Support projects through all phases of design and construction, adapting distribution plans to meet budget, technical, and client requirements.
• Develop complete distribution voltage packages, including:
  • Distribution equipment installation
  • Feeder replacement and new feeder design
  • Underground and overhead cable replacement
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bills of material (BOMs), and associated design deliverables.
• Perform distribution engineering calculations, including:
  • Cable pulling calculations
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Pole loading calculations
• Apply and interpret NESC and applicable utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Research, compile, and analyze project-related data to support engineering decisions and project execution.
• Perform field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Prepare and distribute project communications related to:
  • Vegetation management
  • Third-party attachments
  • Right-of-way coordination
  • Outage planning
• Develop client-facing presentations, reports, and visualizations to communicate technical results and project status.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.

Education & Experience (One of the following):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred),
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred),
  OR
• Master’s Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred)

• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with distribution design software and GIS tools
• Working knowledge of easements, right-of-way, and permitting for utility distribution projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred

• Overhead and underground distribution design
• Reconductoring design
• Overloaded transformer replacement
• Underground Residential Distribution (URD) replacements
• Underground cable replacement
• 3–7 years of utility distribution experience preferred
• Willingness to travel to regional project sites as required

ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.