Associate Distribution Engineer

Job ID
132482
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Durham, North Carolina.

Overview

The role involves ensuring high-quality project delivery in electric utility design engineering, working directly with clients, and gaining experience in various engineering areas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV.
  • Comply with safety requirements and design expectations.
  • Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office for engineering design work.
  • Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis, specifying conductor sags and tensions, and voltage drop calculations.
  • Develop permitting documents for different authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles.

Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution

Requirements

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated.
  • 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.
  • Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Professional dress and demeanor.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar.
  • Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS.
  • Experience with NESC.
  • Experience with design standards.

Shift

Flexible work hours/work arrangements; some field work may be required.



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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