Distribution Engineer

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the Distribution Department of the organization. They will design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV. They will engineer and design overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work packages. They will review completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standards.

Primary Duties and 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

• Required to travel up to 30% of the time to client sites; duration of travel length may vary depending on project needs

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects

• Must have experience with the design software, DDS (Distribution Design Software)

• Minimum of two years of experience in overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work package development

• Minimum of two years of experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution will count towards years of experience

• PE License is desirable but not required

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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