Senior Distribution Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Atlanta)
- Atlanta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead design of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
- Review 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.
- Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, resource forecasting, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
- Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions.
- Oversee or perform Quality Control reviews of project deliverables.
- Oversee or perform construction administration activities.
- Lead field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private electric utility systems.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction by mentoring less experienced engineers and designers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years of distribution engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years of distribution engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
- Master Degree in Engineering and 6 years of distribution engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
- Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
- Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.
- Expert knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred