Distribution Design Engineering II
Job ID
132384
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Distribution Design Engineering II for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.
As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
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As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to:
- Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers.
- Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
- Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages.
What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required: Relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing electric distribution design engineering.
- Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc or similar.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).
- Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion.
- Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:
- Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS.
- Structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
- Work management software and job estimating software.
- CAD tools.
Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:
- Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Positive attitude.
- Professional dress and demeanor.
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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.
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.