Staff Distribution Engineer

Location: Albuquerque NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $47.00$55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 25% travel including field visits/job sites and potential regional travel to support projects and team collaboration
• 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.

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.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• 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.

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program required (ABET accreditation is non-negotiable).
• OR: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• OR: Masters Degree in Engineering required.
• Engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited program non-negotiable.
• EIT Certification preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred) with a Bachelors Degree.
• OR minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred) with a Masters Degree.
• Internship experience does not count toward the required years of experience.
• Utility distribution engineering experience with overhead distribution underground distribution distribution design packages feeder projects cable replacement programs and utility standards and NESC.

• Position requires 100% onsite presence in Albuquerque NM; no hybrid or remote work.
• Approximately 25% travel required including field visits/job sites and potential regional travel to support projects and team collaboration.
• Perform field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.

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

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city and civil infrastructure since 1898 more than 125 years of continuous operation. Headquartered in Kansas City Missouri and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally the firm employs more than 14500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue serving sectors including energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare. What distinguishes this organization is its 100% employee-owned structure through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which aligns every employees professional incentives with company performance and has earned it a 4.2-out-of-5-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work recognitions. Teams span civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers and program management professionals engaged in complex consequential projects from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure that require creative problem-solving and deep technical expertise.

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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