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Entry Level Electrical Engineer # 26-12506

Indian Springs Village, AL, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago

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36 Months

On-site

$40 - $45/hr

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Skills

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
CAD
GIS
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ELECTRICAL

Summary

Duration: 36 Months

Job Description:

A Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes, businesses, and industries.
They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electrical power.

Responsibilities:

Distribution System Design: Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, substations, transformers, and other components. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Network Analysis: Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network. Identify and mitigate potential issues.
Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment, perform condition assessments, and recommend maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging or damaged assets.
Equipment Selection: Specify and select distribution equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and protective devices, considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes. Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance.

Reliability Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality. Implement strategies for system resilience.
New Connections: Evaluate requests for new electrical connections, assess their impact on the distribution network, and design the necessary infrastructure to support new customers.
Project Management: Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion. Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, and vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
Emergencies and Outages: Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages or equipment failures, by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power.
Data Analysis: Analyze data from monitoring systems, smart grids, and sensors to gain insights into distribution system performance and make data-driven decisions.

Experience:

Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems.
Project Management: Project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee distribution infrastructure projects.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies, industry trends, and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector.
Professional Licensure: Many Distribution Engineers are required to hold a professional engineering license (PE) or similar certifications, which vary by region.

Skillsets:

Technical Skills: Proficiency in distribution system design software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and power system simulation software. Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, protection systems, and equipment. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance, diagnosing issues, and proposing solutions.

Education:

A bachelor''s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically required.
A master''s degree may be preferred for more specialized roles.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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