Senior Distribution Engineer – Remote (4–69 kV)

Actalent

Chattanooga (TN)

Remote

USD 48,000 - 69,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV, with focus on URD, re-conductoring, and asset replacement. You will work on complex projects, coordinate small design teams, and provide engineering assistance during construction while ensuring compliance with client standards and project requirements.

This permanent, remote-friendly role is based out of Chattanooga, TN, offering a competitive hourly pay range and

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution will count towards years of experience.
Technical training, certifications, or coursework related to utility design, telecommunications, GIS, CAD, or electric utility infrastructure.
2+ years of utility, telecom, joint use, or make-ready design experience.

Responsibilities

Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV.
Develop overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit work packages.
Design complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications, field engineering of project requirements, identification of conflicting utilities, engineering and design calculations, and programming of protective line equipment.
Coordinate small design teams as needed to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and project deliverables.
Provide clients with engineering assistance during construction, and be available to attend construction meetings, coordination efforts and community outreach as needed.
Identify and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met
Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
Promote engineering professionalism and standards
Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering