Distribution Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting seeks a Distribution Engineer to support electric utility distribution projects in New York, handling system planning, design, equipment sizing and engineering analyses for distribution networks.

The role covers 4kV–35kV distribution systems, substations, feeders, transformers, and DER integration, with duties spanning from schematics to construction participation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years of electrical/distribution engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with utility distribution systems and medium-voltage systems expected.
• Proficiency in load flow and short-circuit analysis.
• Ability to read and develop electrical one-line diagrams and drawings.
• Familiarity with ETAP, CYME, Synergi or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electric distribution systems, 4kV–35kV typically.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, and capacity studies.
• Develop distribution system designs, one-lines, schematics, and drawings.
• Analyze feeders, transformers, switchgear, reclosers, and other equipment.
• Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate with field engineers, utilities, and other disciplines.
• Support project execution from design through commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with utility standards and IEEE/NESC requirements.

Skills

Load flow analysis

Short-circuit analysis

One-line drawings

Medium-voltage systems

Protection coordination

DER interconnection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYME

Synergi

EasyPower

Job description

We are seeking a Distribution Engineer to support electric utility distribution projects, including system planning, design, equipment sizing, and engineering analysis for distribution networks. The engineer will work on projects involving medium-voltage distribution systems, substations, feeders, transformers, overhead and underground systems, and distributed energy resources (DER).

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electric distribution systems, typically 4kV–35kV
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, and system capacity studies
• Develop distribution system designs, one-lines, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Analyze feeders, transformers, switchgear, reclosers, regulators, capacitors, and other distribution equipment
• Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations
• Evaluate system reliability, load growth, and capacity requirements
• Support distribution automation and DER/interconnection projects
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction packages
• Coordinate with field engineers, construction teams, utilities, and other engineering disciplines
• Support project execution from initial design through construction and commissioning
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, NESC, IEEE, and other relevant requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of electrical/distribution engineering experience
• Experience with utility distribution systems
• Understanding of medium-voltage electrical systems
• Experience with load flow and short-circuit analysis
• Knowledge of distribution equipment and protectionAbility to read and develop electrical one-lines and engineering drawings
• Experience with engineering software such as ETAP, CYME, Synergi, EasyPower, or similar
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and utility engineering practices

Preferred Skills

• Distribution systems 4kV–35kV
• Feeder design and analysis
• Transformer and switchgear sizing
• Distribution protection
• Overhead and underground distribution
• Utility construction/design standards
• Experience working directly with an electric utility