Staff Distribution Engineer

Staff Distribution Engineer

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $47.00 $55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Distribution Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Staff Distribution Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Develop and prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Perform field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Prepare and disseminate project communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.
• Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred); OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• OR Master's Degree in Engineering and minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• Engineering degree must be from an ABET Accredited program non-negotiable.
• Internship experience does not count towards the number of years of experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience (for Bachelor's degree holders); minimum 2 years for Master's degree holders.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Internship experience does not count toward required experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Candidate must sit in the Albuquerque, NM office; this is an onsite position no hybrid/no remote work.
• Field inspections required for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices worldwide, the organization employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance and has earned the firm a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10968 Industry: Engineering

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