Electrical Distribution Project Engineer
Hdr
power design
construction docs
qc oversight
client meetings
site visits
load analysis
As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer your role will encompass the following:•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.•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.•Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.•Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, and general knowledge sharing.•Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed. •Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.•Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.•Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.•Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.•Providing input to the development of project labor hours estimates and task schedules.•Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.•Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.•Works independently on: o electrical clearance calculations, o lighting photometric calculations, o electrical load calculations, o short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies.•Works with others within the group on technical report writing.
cymcap
etap
autocad
nesc
5+ years
client skills
- 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 with electrical and planning analysis/design software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP, Synergi Electric, Milsoft WindMil, SKM, and Polywater Pull Planner.
- Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLSCADD, Ocalc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman.
- Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLSCADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS
- Strong client skills are preferred
- 5+ 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).
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