Distribution Engineer
12 Days Old
Note: When storms roll through, you are expected to help out with storm response. This could include nights, weekends, and holidays of responding to storm response.
Job Description:
- A Distribution Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and managing distribution systems for electrical power, water, natural gas, or other utilities.
- They are responsible for ensuring that these systems are efficient, reliable, and comply with safety and regulatory standards. Distribution Engineers work in various industries, including energy, utilities, and telecommunications.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Design: Design and plan distribution systems, which may include electrical power lines, water pipelines, natural gas distribution networks, or telecommunication cables.
- Network Optimization: Optimize the distribution network for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Project Management: Manage distribution projects, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Compliance and Regulation: Ensure that distribution systems comply with safety standards, industry regulations, and environmental requirements.
- Technical Analysis: Perform technical analysis, such as load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to ensure the proper functioning of the distribution system.
- Upgrades and Maintenance: Identify opportunities for system upgrades or replacements and plan maintenance activities to prevent disruptions.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance reviews of distribution system designs and implementation to guarantee high-quality standards.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records, drawings, and documentation related to distribution systems.
- Safety: Promote and enforce safety protocols for both employees and the general public to minimize accidents and hClientards.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other engineers, field technicians, and project managers, to achieve project goals.
- Customer Support: Provide technical support and address customer inquiries related to distribution systems.
- Software: Working knowledge of creating construction prints using JETS, Socket (load calculations), OFS
Qualifications:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in distribution system design and management.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is often preferred or required, depending on the industry and region.
- Proficiency in distribution system design software and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to distribution systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address technical challenges.
- Project management experience, including project planning, budgeting, and execution.
- Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety. Adaptability to changing technology and industry trends.
- A Distribution Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience is expected to have a strong foundation in distribution system design and project management.
- They should be capable of handling complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing distribution networks to meet the needs of their respective industries.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
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 www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- Location:
- Savannah