Distribution Engineer - Remote

Medium Voltage Distribution Engineer

This position offers an opportunity for an experienced Medium Voltage Distribution Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team focused on power delivery, microgrids, battery storage, and alternative energy. You will design and deliver medium voltage underground and overhead distribution projects, working closely with a Senior Engineer and a small, collaborative team. The role can be based on-site in Missoula, MT, Billings, MT, or Boise, , with potential for remote work for candidates who bring extensive, directly relevant experience.

This position is designed to grow into a Project Engineer role and provides broad exposure across all aspects of power distribution engineering rather than narrow production tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and deliver medium voltage underground and overhead distribution projects under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
• Produce detailed electrical and physical design drawings using AutoCAD for medium voltage distribution systems.
• Perform power system modeling and engineering calculations, including load flow, short circuit analysis, and cable ampacity studies.
• Conduct structure analysis and sag and tension studies for overhead distribution lines.
• Size and specify medium voltage equipment in the 5 kV to 35 kV range to meet project and client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with drafters, clients, and project team members to coordinate design efforts and resolve technical issues.
• Manage approximately two to four active projects at a time, balancing priorities and meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs.
• Use power system modeling tools such as ETAP, Easy Power, or PSSE to analyze and validate distribution system performance.
• Support document review and markup processes, contributing to high-quality deliverables and clear project documentation.
• Develop increasing autonomy in project execution, becoming the engineer who can take a task with minimal detail and work through specifics to deliver accurate results.
• Actively pursue Professional Engineer licensure, building toward progression into a Project Engineer role.
• Contribute to the direction and growth of a small, close-knit infrastructure team within a larger organization by sharing ideas, feedback, and technical insights.

Essential skills include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 or more years of experience in medium voltage distribution design, including underground and/or overhead distribution systems.
• Demonstrated experience producing medium voltage design drawings and specifying equipment in the 5 kV to 35 kV range.
• Proficiency in power system modeling using ETAP, Easy Power, or PSSE.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating electrical and physical design drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification obtained or actively scheduled, with active pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience in distribution design for both underground utilities and overhead systems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision once up to speed.

Additional skills and qualifications include:

• Experience with overhead distribution line design, including structure analysis and pole loading considerations.
• Proficiency in Spida Calc or PLS-CADD for structure analysis and pole loading calculations.
• Experience with Bluebeam for document review and markup.
• Experience with Substation Design BIM software.
• Background in power distribution, electrical design, and power delivery projects.
• Interest in or exposure to microgrids, battery storage, and alternative energy projects.
• Ability to grow into a Project Engineer position and take on increased responsibility over time.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a small, close-knit engineering team and external stakeholders.

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