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Distribution Engineer

Artech LLC
Jonesboro, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Job Title : Distribution Engineer

Location : Jonesboro GA

Duration : 12 Months

Job Description :

Candidates must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience.

A Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes, businesses, and industries.

They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electrical power.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Distribution System Design : Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, substations, transformers, and other components. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Network Analysis : Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network. Identify and mitigate potential issues.
  • Asset Management : Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment, perform condition assessments, and recommend maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging or damaged assets. Equipment Selection : Specify and select distribution equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and protective devices, considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements.
  • Safety and Compliance : Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes. Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance.
  • Reliability Improvement : Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality. Implement strategies for system resilience. New Connections : Evaluate requests for new electrical connections, assess their impact on the distribution network, and design the necessary infrastructure to support new customers.
  • Project Management : Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion. Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, and vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
  • Emergencies and Outages : Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages or equipment failures, by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power.
  • Data Analysis : Analyze data from monitoring systems, smart grids, and sensors to gain insights into distribution system performance and make data-driven decisions.

Qualifications :

  • Education : A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically required.
  • A master's degree may be preferred for more specialized roles. Professional Licensure : Many Distribution Engineers are required to hold a professional engineering license (PE) or similar certifications, which vary by region.
  • Technical Skills : Proficiency in distribution system design software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and power system simulation software.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.
  • Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, protection systems, and equipment.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance, diagnosing issues, and proposing solutions.
  • Safety Awareness : A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems.
  • Project Management : Project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee distribution infrastructure projects.
  • Communication : Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
  • Adaptability : Ability to adapt to new technologies, industry trends, and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector.
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