About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

E2 is looking for an entry-level Distribution Designer/Planner to join our team in our greater Portland or Salt Lake City area to support our major electric utility client. The successful candidate will perform field surveys of existing utility poles and underground vaults, collect data from digital records then apply company, industry, and regulatory standards and specifications to plan the construction, relocation, installation and/or maintenance of facilities and equipment associated with overhead and underground electrical equipment and utility infrastructure. The position will work under the direction of the Team Lead and will report directly to the Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field walks in a variety of conditions to gather pertinent infrastructure information.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze information from field walks to generate construction plans.
• Ability to create, read and interpret construction sketches.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with the project manager, client, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or similar degree.
• 0-3 years of experience as a planner/designer working on distribution system projects.
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Basic analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Minimum one (1) year experience with distribution design and construction standards for PacifiCorp.
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing Pole Loading Analyses.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.