Job#: 3028407 Job Description: Job DescriptionDistribution Engineer
Location: Auburn, Alabama (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Distribution Engineer to support the design, planning, and delivery of electrical distribution systems. This role is integral to ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the electric distribution network while supporting system growth and modernization. This is an opportunity for a professional who enjoys working on complex infrastructure and collaborating across teams to make an impact on the power grid.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and plan electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, substations, and transformers.
- Perform engineering analyses such as load flow, fault, and voltage drop studies to assess system performance and capacity.
- Support asset management efforts by maintaining equipment records and recommending maintenance or replacement strategies.
- Specify and select distribution equipment, ensuring proper application, safety, and compliance.
- Ensure designs meet utility standards, safety requirements, and regulatory codes.
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, resiliency, and power quality.
- Evaluate and design infrastructure for new customer connections and service upgrades.
- Manage distribution projects, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
- Support outage response and emergency restoration efforts as needed.
- Leverage data from monitoring systems and smart grid technologies to inform engineering decisions.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
Experience: Experience with distribution system design and power system analysis tools is required.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) is required. A strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, protection schemes, and utility standards is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master's degree in a related field.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure.
- Experience with GIS is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00/hr to $28.00/hr. The final pay rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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