Associate Distribution Engineer

Job ID
134240
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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

Overview

This role involves developing design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, supporting engineering activities under supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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 authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
  • 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 coordination of conflicting utilities, assessment and development of design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements and right-of-way applications, and design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination.

Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
  • Preferred: Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar
  • Preferred: Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS
  • Preferred: Experience with NESC
  • Preferred: Experience with design standards

Requirements

  • 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

Shift

Flexible work hours and work arrangements with a fast-paced, diverse work environment; some field work and travel 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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