Distribution Engineer

Job Title: Engineer 1 (Distribution)

Date Posted: 10/31/2024

Location: Jonesboro, GA

1704 Noah's Ark Road, Jonesboro GA 30236

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Jonesboro, GA.

Estimated Duration:2 years

Desired Qualifications:

• 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:

1. Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, substations, transformers, and other components.
2. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Network Analysis:

1. Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network.
2. 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:

1. Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes.
2. Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance.

• Reliability Improvement:

1. Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality.
2. 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:

1. Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
2. 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.