Distribution Engineer

Salary

$64,087 - $84,916 - $105,744

Engineer I

G08

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. The candidate must attend cyber security training prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, and must complete annual cyber security training.

Given the financial nature of this position, a credit background check may be required.

Under direct supervision, performs assignments designed to develop engineering work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard techniques, practices and procedures.

• Provides entry‑level engineering support for projects that are small and somewhat repetitive in nature.
• Conducts small or repetitive studies or participates in larger studies where project performance, cost, and scheduling are key evaluation factors.
• Provides basic engineering support to operational areas.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations.
• Represents the company in technical matters that are fundamental in nature.
• Provides entry‑level technical support to and interacts with other associates.
• Uses the company and industry standards to ensure safety and consistency of engineering results.
• Provides occasional technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and lower‑level company personnel.

• Knowledge and ability to apply the appropriate basic and well‑established principles, practices and regulations in the incumbent’s respective discipline.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, etc.).
• Demonstrated good leadership skills, self‑motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.
• Demonstrated confidence working in and around high voltage (up to 345 kV) electrical facilities and equipment.

Minimum Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a college or university accredited by ABET and one to three years of related experience.

Must possess a current, legally valid driver’s license and meet the company’s driving record requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, speeches, and presentations.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization.

• In‑depth knowledge of personal computers and demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs, such as AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements, lifting (≤50 lb), crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights. Protective equipment required: hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Time will be divided between office and field, with a majority of time in the office. Work will be around high voltage electricity, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact the HR ADA Analyst at 505‑241‑4627.