Distribution Engineer

Brooksource; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include engineering analyses, load calculations, and coordination with internal teams, vendors, and customers on multiple projects. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in distribution engineering, power systems, utility infrastructure, or related electrical engineering work
• Experience with utility or power systems environments preferred
• Exposure to tools such as Synergi, ETAP, CYME, SCADA, GIS, or similar software is a plus
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Support distribution planning and electrical infrastructure projects
• Perform engineering analysis, load calculations, and system planning activities
• Assist with reliability, capacity, and voltage-related evaluations
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers on multiple projects
• Support utility distribution design, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
• Review drawings, technical documentation, and engineering standards

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Synergi

ETAP

CYME

SCADA

GIS

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Planning Engineer

Duration: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $45-50/hr (Final Compensation will be dependent on skillset and experience)

Overview:

We are seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to support a Fortune 500 utility company in Richmond, VA. This team focuses on electrical distribution infrastructure and planning efforts tied to delivering power to residential, commercial, and infrastructure customers.

Responsibilities:

• Support distribution planning and electrical infrastructure projects
• Perform engineering analysis, load calculations, and system planning activities
• Assist with reliability, capacity, and voltage-related evaluations
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers on multiple projects
• Support utility distribution design, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
• Review drawings, technical documentation, and engineering standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in distribution engineering, power systems, utility infrastructure, or related electrical engineering work
• Experience with utility or power systems environments preferred
• Exposure to tools such as Synergi, ETAP, CYME, SCADA, GIS, or similar software is a plus
• Strong communication and coordination skills