Hybrid Associate Distribution Engineer

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About the role

  • Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (4kV through 138kV) including OH, UG, URD, Make Ready and Street Light projects
  • Use customer GIS and WMS systems such as GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer and Maximo to develop work packages
  • Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office to perform engineering design work
  • Perform engineering calculations: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker
  • Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s and work permit development, easements and ROW applications
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure standards are met
  • Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
  • Coordinate conflicting utilities and assess/develop design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
  • Support distribution system protection and coordination, mainline vault medium voltage switchgear and network system design under supervision of a technical lead
  • Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements and work a 4/10 schedule in the client’s office

Requirements

  • Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Ability to utilize a personal vehicle (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
  • Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
  • Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
  • Comfortable in both a field and office setting
  • Located within a commutable distance of Michigan support areas and available for in-person meetings and assignments throughout the customer territory in Michigan
  • Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar (preferred)
  • Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS (preferred)
  • Experience with NESC (preferred)
  • Experience with design standards (preferred)

Benefits

  • fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements
  • Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Formal Mentorship Programs
  • Learning & Development Resources
  • Future Management Opportunities
  • Opportunity to gain experience in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
  • Travel reimbursement at IRS-approved rates
  • Remote-working capabilities (commutable to Michigan support areas)

Job title

Associate Distribution Engineer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$50,050 - $90,475 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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