Associate Distribution Engineer

Job ID
130855
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Irving, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Associate Distribution Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Frisco, Texas.

Overview

The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Project work may include grid hardening and reliability, substation optimization, joint use make ready and street light projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
  • Comply with safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
  • Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
  • Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
  • Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Qualifications

  • BS degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience OR BS non-engineering degree and less than 5 years relevant experience.
  • Preferred: 4 year degree from an ABET accredited university.

Requirements

  • Experience with NESC standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Willingness to perform both field and office work.
  • Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel).
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments.
  • Ability to utilize personal vehicle.

Shift

Fully onsite, standard work hours 5/40.


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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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