Junior Distribution Engineer – Onsite Tampa

Actalent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Tampa, FL is seeking an Entry Level Distribution Engineer to support power distribution upgrades and storm-hardening projects along the southeastern U.S. You will perform field data collection, design calculations, and drafting of construction drawings for approval by authorities.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and at least one year of engineering experience, with interest in utilities and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience.
• Interest in Power/Energy/Utilities.
• Proficiency in distribution design, power distribution, and engineering calculations.
• Experience with Bentley Open Utility Designer, Smallworld, Maximo, Pole Load, and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and initiative.
• Hands-on design/engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with the Duke Energy system and performing distribution design is a plus.
• Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects.
• Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, and Microstation.
• EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Excellent customer service skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspection, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs, and field conditions.
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe, and reliable design utilizing client specifications.
• Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions.
• Determine and specify design requirements.
• Perform electric distribution designs using field notes according to the Utilitys standards. Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and material requisitions for the prepared distribution electrical designs.
• Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts on existing distribution systems.
• Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues.
• Develop final design plan packages for the implementation of proposed solutions.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with the project team on all projects/tasks.

Skills

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (AB

1 year experience

Power/Utilities interest

Distribution design

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Bentley Open Utilities Designer

Smallworld

Maximo

Pole Load

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Actalent in Tampa, FL is seeking an Entry Level Distribution Engineer to support power distribution upgrades and storm-hardening projects along the southeastern U.S. You will perform field data collection, design calculations, and drafting of construction drawings for approval by authorities.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and at least one year of engineering experience, with interest in utilities and strong communication skills.