Engineer 1 (Distribution)

Job Title: Engineer 1 (Distribution)

Location: Pelham AL 35124.

Duration: 36 months

Job Summary

A Distribution Engineer is 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 data-driven 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 computer-aided design (CAD) tools and power system simulation software. Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.

Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles grid operation protection systems and equipment. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving 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 cross-functional teams regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies industry trends and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector.