Distribution Design Engineer – Field & Office

Talascend; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talascend is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer in Durham, NC, for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The role involves supporting electric utility design projects, performing field and office work, and gaining experience in GIS design, power calculations, and industry standards.

Responsibilities include designing distribution systems, coordinating with utilities, permitting, and providing on-site support during construction. Travel may be required; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for travel; willingness to perform fieldwork.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems from 4kV through 138kV.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and field engineering design requirements in dense urban environments.
• Support the development of work permits, easements, and ROW applications.
• Design mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network systems, and distribution protection.
• Perform engineering calculations such as pole loading and conductor sag analysis.
• Develop permitting documents for authorities having jurisdiction.
• Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Fieldwork readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering

Tools

BOUD

Pole Foreman

SOCKET

Spida-Calc

CAD tools

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Talascend is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer in Durham, NC, for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The role involves supporting electric utility design projects, performing field and office work, and gaining experience in GIS design, power calculations, and industry standards.

Responsibilities include designing distribution systems, coordinating with utilities, permitting, and providing on-site support during construction. Travel may be required; strong communication skills are essential.