Distribution Engineer

Job Summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Distribution Engineer for our Utility Services team to support projects in New Jersey. This position accommodates a remote work arrangement; the candidate must reside within New Jersey to conduct field data acquisition in the client’s service area and perform design duties.

Distribution Engineer – New Jersey (Remote)

New Jersey-based (Remote)

Exempt

Orbital Engineering’s Utility Services Department partners with utility and communication companies in engineering and construction operations for joint use pole attachment programs, distribution engineering design projects, and distribution system improvement charge programs. The Distribution Engineer will directly support projects within the pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. Responsibilities also include analyzing requests for attachment to client’s poles and network reliability improvements on client’s electric distribution systems, supporting GIS data analytics, and creating notifications, work orders, invoicing and financial reports using enterprise resource planning software.

• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and pole replacements as part of an infrastructure improvement program
• Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Work with designers and engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives
• Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards, client standards, federal, state or local municipal guidelines, or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Analyze field–collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilize client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, which may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicate with clients on engineering design to determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provide timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record data in an organized manner
• Work is primarily remote/office based, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at client sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical
• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility…