Distribution Engineer

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany is seeking a talented electrical distribution design engineer to join our team. You will prepare construction packages for overhead and underground projects, design distribution systems, and collaborate with designers and engineers.

The role requires strong technical skills, ability to read drawings, proficiency in AutoCAD and design software, and willingness to travel for project assignments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Experience or basic knowledge of electric utility distribution systems and standards
• EIT/FE exam preferred
• PE license preferred
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork and problem-solving
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Experience with design software and GIS is beneficial

Aufgaben

• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for overhead and underground projects
• Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Collaborate with Designers and Engineers to prepare drawings and as-built documents
• Assist in proposals, cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development
• Quality reviews of work and QA/QC adherence
• Prepare calculations and equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of transformers and poles for cost-effective, safe design
• Identify field conditions and record equipment/sites including rights-of-way
• Apply NESC and client standards to engineering designs
• Analyze field data and update software for design implementation
• Communicate project status with management
• Interact with clients to determine cost-effective solutions
• Document and support accounting for project budgets
• Work in various weather and locations; remote/office with fieldwork as needed
• Willing to travel overnight or extended periods as required

Kenntnisse

Electrical distribution design

Project management

Communication

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Spida Calc

O-Calc

Pole Foreman

Katapult

Ausbildung

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering (prefer electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Spida Calc

O-Calc

Pole Foreman

Katapult

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects
• Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Work with Designers and Engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives
• Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Analyze field collected data and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequent communication with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provide timely and detailed documentation and support to accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily remote/office based, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical
• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, and utility standards
• Successful completion of the Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam from a state licensing board preferred
• Have or willing to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board preferred
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project status
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical distribution design, including preparation of construction packages and adherence to industry standards. Proficient in project management, technical support, and effective communication with clients and team members.