Distribution Engineer

Distribution Design Engineer I

This is an Engineer Level One role focuses on planning, engineering, and designing electric distribution systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery. You will help determine the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure while balancing economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability requirements. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will contribute to work packages for overhead and underground residential distribution, perform field engineering, support design calculations, and participate in post-construction reviews.

This position offers strong growth potential within a large, established power engineering organization with significant project backlog and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems that support reliable power delivery to residential and commercial customers.
• Determine the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure developments while considering economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability constraints.
• Develop work packages for overhead distribution, underground residential distribution, and underground cable and conduit systems.
• Perform field engineering to gather project requirements, verify existing conditions, and identify conflicting utilities or site constraints.
• Conduct engineering and design calculations using established procedures, standards, and applicable codes.
• Use CAD and other design tools, such as AutoCAD and Micro Station or equivalent programs, to create and update distribution design drawings and documentation.

Essential

Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental preferred)
• Associate's degree in a related technical field with 1–3 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering.
• Experience using CAD tools for engineering design, such as AutoCAD and Micro Station or similar design software.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as they relate to power distribution and power delivery.
• Must live within a 40 min radius of Greenville, West Branch, Kalamazoo, or Saginaw MI

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience in utility or power systems, particularly in power distribution and power delivery, is preferred.
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and applicable NESC codes.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Micro Station, Open Utilities, and other power and utilities design software.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems used in utility environments.
• Exposure to tools such as Pole Foreman or similar pole loading and analysis software.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is a plus.
• Understanding of electrical design concepts related to voltage, transformers, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with Civil 3D or similar civil engineering design tools is beneficial.
• Demonstrated collaborative, inclusive working style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the engineering team effectively in client meetings.
• Interest in career growth with potential to progress into technical lead roles as experience is gained.

Work Environment:

This role combines both field and remote work in support of electric distribution projects within available territories. Approximately 10%–20% of your time will involve field inspections, including walking on unpaved surfaces, evaluating existing infrastructure, and gathering data in various weather conditions.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the…