Distribution Design Engineering

Job ID
133299
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a remote Distribution Design Engineer.

Overview
As a Distribution Engineer, you can expect to perform design engineering for electric utility customers, develop work packages for various projects, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform design engineering for electric utility customers
  • Develop work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget of work assigned
  • Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
  • Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence
  • Initiate continuous improvement to workflow processes
  • Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements
  • Be comfortable in both a field and office setting

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
  • 1-3 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
  • Some prior experience with structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations
  • Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local or regional customer-related travel is anticipated
  • Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
Preferred:
  • Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc, DDS
  • Some previous experience with MicroStation - performing Electrical Distribution design
  • Work management software and job estimating software
  • Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • Positive attitude
  • Professional dress and demeanor
  • Shift: Remote

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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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