title: Distribution Design Engineering I
No. of positions: 7
Location: Irving, TX 75039
duration: 6 months
Irving TX and 4 year Engineering Degree from ABET Accredited University
Office Environment Open floor plan.
Entry Level
Associate Distribution Engineers will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead:
Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
Comply with Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
Develop permitting documents for different AHJ s.
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
Background 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, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (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 Preferred
Qualifications/Experience:
Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar
Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS
Experience with NESC
Experience with design standards Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
Ability to work with limited supervision
Positive attitude
Professional dress and demeanor.
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