Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Distribution Engineer with at least three 3 years of relevant experience. The Distribution Engineer will be responsible for designing planning and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes businesses and industries. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe reliable and efficient distribution of electrical power.
Key Responsibilities:
- Distribution System Design:
- Design plan and optimize electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground lines substations transformers and other components.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Network Analysis:
- Perform load flow analysis fault analysis and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network.
- Identify and mitigate potential issues.
- Asset Management:
- Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment.
- Perform condition assessments and recommend maintenance repair or replacement of aging or damaged assets.
- Equipment Selection:
- Specify and select distribution equipment such as transformers circuit breakers switches and protective devices considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards environmental regulations and industry codes.
- Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance.
- Reliability Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system reduce downtime and improve power quality.
- Implement strategies for system resilience.
- New Connections:
- Evaluate requests for new electrical connections assess their impact on the distribution network and design the necessary infrastructure to support new customers.
- Project Management:
- Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
- Coordinate with construction crews contractors and vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
- Emergencies and Outages:
- Respond to emergency situations such as power outages or equipment failures by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power.
- Data Analysis:
- Analyze data from monitoring systems smart grids and sensors to gain insights into distribution system performance and make datadriven decisions.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- A bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically required.
- A masters degree may be preferred for more specialized roles.
- Professional Licensure:
- Many Distribution Engineers are required to hold a professional engineering license (PE) or similar certifications which vary by region.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in distribution system design software computeraided design (CAD) tools and power system simulation software.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.
- Knowledge:
- Indepth knowledge of electrical distribution principles grid operation protection systems and equipment.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Analytical Skills:
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills for assessing network performance diagnosing issues and proposing solutions.
- Safety Awareness:
- A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems.
- Project Management:
- Project management skills to effectively plan execute and oversee distribution infrastructure projects.
- Communication:
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with crossfunctional teams regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
- Adaptability:
Ability to adapt to new technologies industry trends and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector.