Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Distribution Engineer

The Distribution Engineer will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across Florida, focusing on both overhead and underground electric distribution systems. This role involves performing engineering calculations and detailed design work to replace deteriorating cable, relocate overhead lines underground, reconductor existing distribution lines, and replace aging poles. The position combines office-based design and analysis with periodic field work to validate conditions, collect data, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet utility and regulatory standards.

• Conduct site visits to distribution facilities and project locations to perform visual inspections, collect equipment inventories, take measurements, prepare sketches, capture photographs, and document field conditions, then compare field data to existing base plans.
• Evaluate the loading of equipment components being installed, including transformers and pole structures, to ensure designs are safe, reliable, and cost-effective while complying with client specifications and standards.
• Review and interpret design manuals, standards, and details from local jurisdictions to ensure all distribution designs meet applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
• Determine and specify detailed design requirements for distribution projects, including equipment selection, conductor sizes, pole configurations, and construction methods.
• Perform electric distribution designs using field notes and utility standards, creating overhead and underground line designs that meet system performance, safety, and reliability objectives.
• Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering principles and appropriate design tools for review and approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare complete project and job packages using appropriate software, including developing material estimates and material requisitions for all components required in the distribution electrical designs.
• Review plans for proposed construction and development projects to assess impacts on existing distribution systems and recommend necessary modifications or relocations.
• Develop engineering solutions to address existing conductor and structural clearance violations and related issues, ensuring compliance with safety and clearance standards.
• Develop final design plan packages that clearly document the implementation of proposed solutions, including drawings, calculations, materials lists, and construction notes.
• Perform engineering calculations associated with distribution projects, including structural analysis of poles and guying, cable pulling calculations, electric demand, fault current analysis, and protective device coordination.
• Ensure all assigned projects and deliverables comply with ISO requirements and internal quality standards.
• Participate in bi-weekly, and more frequent as needed, project team meetings to review progress, coordinate activities, resolve technical issues, and align on project schedules and priorities.
• Travel periodically for out-of-town field work, which may include single overnight stays or full-day driving trips using a company vehicle or personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement, to support site visits and field data collection.
• Communicate frequently and professionally with customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to clarify requirements, address questions, and provide updates on project status.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university.
• Prior work experience in any field, demonstrating reliability and professional work habits, with engineering-specific experience not strictly required.
• Interest in power, energy, and utilities, with a desire to work on electric distribution systems and related infrastructure.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles relevant to structural, electrical, and distribution system design.
• Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound technical recommendations, and prepare and present…