Assistant Distribution Engineer- Transmission & Distribution (Conshohocken, PA or Wallingford, CT)

Description

• Assist with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Apply basic knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Assist in the preparation and development of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Assist in the design of distribution projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Assist project team with communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Assist with field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution power flow preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic distribution design software experience preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Or, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance