The Distribution Engineer I supports the design, planning, and management of electrical distribution systems that deliver reliable power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of overhead and underground distribution infrastructure.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, power systems analysis, and a commitment to safety and system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Distribution System Design
Design and plan electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground lines
Support substation, transformer, and protective device integration
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Network & System Analysis
Perform load flow, fault, and voltage drop analysis
Assess system capacity and performance
Identify and mitigate potential reliability or capacity issues
Asset & Equipment Management
Maintain accurate records of distribution system assets
Conduct condition assessments and recommend maintenance or upgrades
Specify and select equipment such as transformers, switches, and protective devices
Reliability & Performance Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and power quality
Support grid resilience and system hardening initiatives
Analyze data from monitoring systems, smart grids, and sensors
Customer & Project Support
Evaluate new service connection requests and assess system impact
Design infrastructure modifications to support growth
Manage projects from planning through execution
Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, and vendors
Emergency & Outage Response
Support rapid assessment and restoration efforts during outages
Develop solutions to restore service safely and efficiently
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge of electrical distribution principles and grid operations
Understanding of protection systems and distribution equipment
Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry codes
Proficiency with CAD tools and distribution system design software
Exposure to GIS systems preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
Experience with power system simulation tools
Utility or distribution internship/co-op experience