Associate Distribution Engineer

Alafaya, FL, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 4 days ago

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On-site

Depends on Experience

Catapult Solutions Group

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Skills

GIS
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Summary

Associate Engineer
Engineering
Orlando, FL - Onsite
Role Type: Full-Time Contract Position

About Our Client
Our client is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader delivering innovative solutions in the defense, aviation, health, and engineering sectors. With decades of experience serving government and commercial customers, they employ cutting-edge technology and deep domain expertise to solve complex challenges. Operating across the United States with multiple office locations nationwide, they specialize in providing critical infrastructure and engineering services to major utility companies and government agencies. Their commitment to quality, safety, and professional development has earned them recognition as a top-tier engineering firm in the power delivery sector.

Job Description
As an Associate Distribution Engineer, you'll play a vital role in designing and developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems across overhead (OH), underground (UG), and underground residential distribution (URD) environments. Working under the supervision of experienced technical leads, you'll use cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, and Work Management Systems to create solutions for grid hardening, reliability improvements, substation optimization, and joint use projects.

Your work will directly impact the reliability and safety of electrical distribution systems serving communities across the region. You'll split your time between field inspections and office-based engineering design, performing critical calculations for structural pole analysis, cable pulling, electric demand, and fault currents. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities including support for obtaining your Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate, Professional Engineer (PE) license, and access to formal mentorship programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about power systems engineering and eager to develop expertise in electrical distribution design while working on meaningful infrastructure projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV
Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying, conductor sag/tension, voltage drop, and flicker
Conduct field inspections and site visits, then return to office to complete engineering design work
Utilize GIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and client-specific systems like GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and Maximo
Develop permitting documents for various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
Prepare forestry trimming requests and facilitate Right-of-Way acquisition
Create Bill of Materials (BOM) and cost estimates for projects
Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews
Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with client safety requirements and design quality standards

Required Experience/Skills

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution with less than 2 years of relevant experience, OR a non-engineering BS degree with less than 5 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to perform both field and office work in outdoor environments
Ability to utilize personal vehicle for job-related travel (10-20% travel required, reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
Ability to work with limited supervision
Professional demeanor and positive attitude

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) Standards
Familiarity with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, or Spida-Calc
Experience using CAD tools like AutoCAD or MicroStation
Knowledge of ESRI GIS systems
Experience with utility design standards
Personal interest in power systems and electrical infrastructure
Collaborative attitude and ability to work with diverse teams

Education

Bachelor of Science degree required (Engineering discipline preferred from ABET-accredited institution)

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Dice Id: 10529568
Position Id: 37618
Posted 4 days ago

Company Info

About Catapult Solutions Group

At Catapult Solutions Group, our mission is to help organizations thrive by enabling their teams to find "A hire standard" of talent and technology services.

Businesses succeed when they find the right people, information, and tools they need to accomplish meaningful work.

From Fortune 500 companies to startups, thousands of companies use Catapult to hit their business targets more efficiently with technology strategy, talent strategy, talent sourcing, and agile project delivery so that they can focus on the things that matter.

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