Distribution Engineer

Job Description:

Currently seeking a Distribution Engineers to join our team in Florida. These individuals will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across Florida. The work consists of the engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorated cable, moving overhead lines to underground, reconductoring of existing distribution lines, and replacing aging equipment. The engineering calculations associated with these projects include structural analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. Work also consists for field work (site visits, visual inspections, measurements, photographs, field reports, etc.). Some sites require overnight travel. Travel is usually every other week on average and for 1 night.

Job Duties include:

Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspection, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs and field conditions. Compare field data to base plan.

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.

Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions.

Determine and specify design requirements.

Perform electric distribution designs, using field notes, per the Utility’s standards. Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for approval by Federal, state and local agencies.

Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and material requisitions of the materials required for the prepared distribution electrical designs.

Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts to the existing distribution systems.

Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues.

Developing final design plan packages for the implementation of the proposed solution.

Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.

Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks.

Qualifications :

Graduation from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering

3 years of hands on design/engineering experience preferred.

Prefer experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, utility standards, ability to use design software packages, and general construction knowledge and aptitude. Will consider engineering experience outside of the electric utility industry.

Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles

Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations

Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate frequently with customers

MUST have strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation/initiative, and the desire to learn.

Additional Info.

Long term opportunity, supporting the largest power utility in the country along with other power utilities as well

Opportunity to work on a long-term, well established program that will drastically change the reliability of power distribution across Florida

Excellent office environment – Dedicated leadership, engaged team, nice new 19,000 sq. ft. office space, with foosball table, shuffleboard

Opportunity to work with a well-established company, with over 2,200 employees, across 59 offices

Structured path for career advancement. Top performing designers/engineers can become leads, designers, go into QC, and/or become project managers

Once brought on direct, they have great benefits:

ESOP

401K

Great healthcare benefits

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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