Distribution Engineer

Jobtailor; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newark, NJ, seeks an engineering professional to develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems. You will review client requirements and perform structural analyses, sag/tension specs, and voltage calculations while coordinating with utilities and supporting construction activities.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and willingness to work both in the field and office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Experience executing distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including customer interaction and process documentation.
• Experience with utility reliability projects.
• Proficiency with the NESC.
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion.
• Ability to conduct customer-site visits to collect field data.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Previous QAQC experience nice to have.
• Experience providing estimated costs, developing a BOM, and calculating the CIAC nice to have.
• Experience with Pole Foreman, O-Calc, or Spida-Calc nice to have.
• Experience with the Work Management System CREWS nice to have.
• Relevant management or leadership experience nice to have.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to support customer advocacy.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Professional dress and demeanor.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Excellent time management

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Perform structural analysis for wood pole loading and guying calculations.
• Specify conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans.
• Calculate voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Conduct post-construction reviews to verify engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements.
• Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments.
• Develop work permits, easements, and right-of-way applications.
• Work directly with clients and support local utility customers.
• Attend in-person meetings and assignments throughout the New Jersey customer territory as needed.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Voltage Drop Calculations

Conductor Sag and Tension

Root Cause Analysis

Design Package Development

Field Data Collection

Cost Estimation

Bill of Materials

Construction Engineering Support

Post-Construction Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Pole Foreman

O-Calc

Spida-Calc

Work Management System CREWS

Job description

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements
• Perform structural analysis for wood pole loading and guying calculations
• Specify conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans
• Calculate voltage drop and flicker
• Provide engineering support during construction
• Conduct post-construction reviews to verify engineering and construction standards
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation using engineering principles and design
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
• Assess and develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments
• Develop work permits, easements, and right-of-way applications
• Work directly with clients and support local utility customers
• Attend in-person meetings and assignments throughout the New Jersey customer territory as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred; additional relevant experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience executing distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including customer interaction and process documentation
• Experience with utility reliability projects
• Proficiency with the NESC
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle
• Willingness to perform both field and office work
• Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
• Ability to conduct customer-site visits to collect field data
• Valid U.S. driver's license required
• Previous QAQC experience nice to have
• Experience providing estimated costs, developing a BOM, and calculating the CIAC nice to have
• Experience with Pole Foreman, O-Calc, or Spida-Calc nice to have
• Experience with the Work Management System CREWS nice to have
• Relevant management or leadership experience nice to have
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to support customer advocacy
• Collaborative and inclusive approach
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Professional dress and demeanor
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent time management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems, including proficiency in structural analysis, voltage drop calculations, and utility reliability projects. Strong ability to coordinate complex projects in urban environments while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Distribution Systems Design
• Structural Analysis
• Utility Reliability Projects
• NESC Proficiency
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Structural Analysis
• Voltage Drop Calculations
• Conductor Sag and Tension Specification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Design Package Development
• Field Data Collection
• Cost Estimation
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Development
• Construction Engineering Support
• Post-Construction Review

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Collaborative Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Distribution
• Construction Standards
• Utility Coordination
• Field Engineering
• Customer Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

• Pole Foreman
• O-Calc
• Spida-Calc
• Work Management System CREWS