Distribution Engineer I: Design & Optimize Power Grid

US Tech Solutions; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Jonesboro, GA is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design, plan, and manage electrical distribution systems for homes, businesses, and industries.

Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, and hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; PE licensure is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to lead projects and coordinate with utilities and vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; Master's degree may be preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent certifications depending on region.
• Proficiency in distribution design software, CAD tools, and power system simulation software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, and protection systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance.
• Commitment to safety and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing energy demands.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems including lines, substations, transformers and components.
• Perform load flow and fault analysis and calculate voltage drop to assess network performance.
• Maintain records of distribution equipment and recommend maintenance or replacement.
• Specify and select distribution equipment considering voltage and load requirements.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance and coordinate with authorities.
• Identify reliability improvement opportunities and implement resilience strategies.
• Evaluate requests for new connections and design needed infrastructure.
• Manage distribution projects from conception to completion with stakeholders.
• Respond to outages and emergencies with rapid assessments and solutions.
• Analyze data from monitoring systems and sensors to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Power system simulation software

Job description

US Tech Solutions in Jonesboro, GA is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design, plan, and manage electrical distribution systems for homes, businesses, and industries.

Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, and hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; PE licensure is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to lead projects and coordinate with utilities and vendors.