Senior Distribution Design Engineer - Remote

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Time Off

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Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design and optimize electric distribution facilities for overhead and underground systems up to 69 kV. You will develop design sketches, prepare cost estimates, BOMs, and ensure adherence to industry standards while coordinating with clients and field teams.

The role requires 5+ years in electric distribution design, an AAS CAD/engineering tech or equivalent, and proficiency in DDS, Microstation or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in consulting or utility environment.
• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and/or underground distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, bills of material, and any other required documents for construction.
• Apply standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, procedures, and industry standards in preparing the design of electric distribution facilities.
• Perform distribution system design calculations.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of design documents for construction, including plan and profiles, structure loadings, design details, trench and conduit drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Communicate with clients and engineers on system requirements and identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.
• Acquire field data as necessary and work with field surveying to prepare appropriate designs.

Skills

Electrical design

Power delivery

Electrical engineering

DDS software

Microstation

AutoCAD

Distribution calculations

Education

AAS CAD/Engineering Tech

Tools

DDS software

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design and optimize electric distribution facilities for overhead and underground systems up to 69 kV. You will develop design sketches, prepare cost estimates, BOMs, and ensure adherence to industry standards while coordinating with clients and field teams.

The role requires 5+ years in electric distribution design, an AAS CAD/engineering tech or equivalent, and proficiency in DDS, Microstation or AutoCAD.