Power Distribution Engineer

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Power Distribution Engineer to work on electric utility projects remotely. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to deliver infrastructure solutions, performing field inspections, and producing design documentation. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of industry experience. Familiarity with electrical codes is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including NEC and NESC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Coordinate design and review of utility distribution projects.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of distribution systems.
• Produce detailed design documentation for utility design.
• Contribute to design modifications for project improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole lines.

Skills

Field inspections

Collaboration

Electrical design standards

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Power Distribution Engineer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, traffic control, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer.

Position would be fully remote, but field may be required; ideally be 2 hours or less from Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of distribution electrical systems.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 2-5 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.