Distribution Engineer

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to plan, design, construct and maintain the electric distribution system. You will serve as a technical adviser on distribution projects and help determine project priorities and methods to satisfy customers.

Qualifications include a four-year Electrical Engineering degree and 1–2 years of related experience; a PE license is preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLS-CAD, and Microsoft Office is expected to support design and analysis efforts.

Qualifications

• Four-year Electrical Engineering degree.
• Up to 1-2 years related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Review existing system and determine location, type and priority for system construction projects.
• Award projects to consultant engineers.
• Continuously review and evaluate engineer projects.
• Act as a Technical Adviser to Project Coordinators
• Assist Project Coordinators with technical design.
• Determine needs of customers requiring GP&L services.
• Decide appropriate methods of providing services and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Short-circuit analysis

Power system load flow

PLS-CAD

AutoCAD

One-line diagrams

Construction prints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the planning, designing, construction and maintenance activities for the Electric distribution system. Also, responsible for serving as a technical adviser on all Distribution projects. Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience) Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review existing system and determine location, type and priority for system construction projects.
• Award projects to consultant engineers.
• Continuously review and evaluate engineer projects.
• Act as a Technical Adviser to Project Coordinators
• Assist Project Coordinators with technical design.
• Determine needs of customers requiring GP&L services.
• Decide appropriate methods of providing services and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year Electrical Engineering college degree Up to 1 -2 years related experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on power system design 6-8 years experience in distribution design, construction or maintenance PE License preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Skill in short circuit analysis Skill in load flow, PLS-Cad and Auto Cad Ability to read and generate One Line Diagram Ability to read and generate construction prints

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license PE License preferred

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Occasional outside work.

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