Electrical Distribution Engineer/ Designer (Power & Utility)

Job description:

Skills & Description:

Electrical Distribution Engineer / Designer or Utility Distribution Engineer  (Power & Utility) for Electric Utility Distribution or Transmission.

Distribution Engineering – Key Inputs for Understanding:

Traditional Design
Overhead and Underground Design (varying environments and terrain)
Structure and Framing Analysis
Reliability Program and Project Experience
Feeder Extension
Route Selection
Structure Placement and Analysis
Pole Replacements
Re-conductor and Relocation
Joint Use Attachment Coordination
Transfer: Model existing joint use attachments and request transfer from appropriate third party.
New Attachment: Analyze existing structure to determine if new attachment will overload pole.
Distribution Designer Requirements

Prepare/Review construction sketches and work packages for:
Overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV)
Pole loading analyses
Voltage drop and flicker calculations
Cable pulling
Bill of material
Cost estimates
Joint use coordination
Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
Support preliminary project scoping.
Perform field work, when necessary.
Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
Provide construction support, when necessary.
Conduct client communication and interaction, when necessary.
Distribution Designer Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

This position requires an Associate's degree in a design-related degree, or a 4 year non-engineering degree.
6 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to be able to review work by others.
Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD.
Strong communication skills.
Able to lead a project team.
Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 38 kV).
Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
Familiarity with GIS software.
Distribution Programs

SmartGrid Design

Circuit analysis for optimal placement of feeder ties and smart devices.
Automatic Reclosers/Feeder Switches installation.
Feeder Hardening.
Analyze existing line: structures, conductors, span distances, etc.
Upgrade wooden poles to concrete to withstand hurricane strength wind.
Depending on feeder load, upgrade conductor and/or adjust feeder boundaries.
Convert critical customers to underground, when feasible.
Distribution Programs

Underground Feeder Design

Perform route selection to determine optimal design for client scope.
Select cable and conduit size along with installation method i.e., trench, directional bore, direct buried duct bank.
Determine equipment location for feeder splice boxes, padmount transformers, switch cabinets, etc.
Develop necessary permit drawings and coordinate with client to submit to proper agencies.
Lateral Hardening

Identify optimal underground route for reliable service based on location specific criteria (driveways, pools, vegetation, etc.).
Calculate voltage drop and flicker to determine padmount transformer location and proper cable size.
Coordinate with real estate team to acquire necessary easements.
Other Distribution Services

Transmission Underbuilt
Collaborate with transmission engineers to transfer existing distribution facilities to new structure.
Real Estate/Easement Acquisition
Permit Drawing Development and Submittal Support (local, state, and federal).
 

Distribution Design Tools

Drawings: Any 2

GE Smallworld
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Bentley 3D
Structural Analysis:

PLS-CADD
PoleForeman
System Load Analysis:

CYME