Electrical Distribution Project Engineer (PE)

Overview

Design and oversee overhead/underground electric distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• lighting calculations
• distribution design
• clearance calculations
• load calculations
• construction packages
• client reviews

Tasks

-lighting photometric calculations, -Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details. -Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection. -Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client. -electrical clearance calculations, -Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed. -Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions. -Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget. -Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications. -Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing. -Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers. -Works independently on:electrical clearance calculations,lighting photometric calculations,electrical load calculations,short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies. -Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules. -electrical load calculations, -Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options. -Works with others within the group on technical report writing. -Performing site visits during the design, construction, and asbuilt phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.

Requirements

• ocalc
• etap
• plscadd
• autocad
• nesc
• 4 years

What You Bring

-Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. Ocalc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman -Minimum 4 years of experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, jointuse field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Experience with electrical and planning analysis software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP or Polywater Pull Planner -Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design. -Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLSCADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS -short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies. -Strong client relationship skills. -Experience performing structural analysis, plan and profile preparation, line optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for overhead and underground line projects. -Experience using PLSCADD and other design software -Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution planning, distribution modeling, distribution coordination, distribution line design.

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