Distribution Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Distribution Engineer to support electric utility distribution projects, including system planning, design, equipment sizing, and engineering analysis for distribution networks. The engineer will work on projects involving medium-voltage distribution systems, substations, feeders, transformers, overhead and underground systems, and distributed energy resources (DER).

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electric distribution systems, typically 4kV–35kV


• Perform load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, and system capacity studies


• Develop distribution system designs, one-lines, schematics, and engineering drawings


• Analyze feeders, transformers, switchgear, reclosers, regulators, capacitors, and other distribution equipment


• Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations


• Evaluate system reliability, load growth, and capacity requirements


• Support distribution automation and DER/interconnection projects


• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction packages


• Coordinate with field engineers, construction teams, utilities, and other engineering disciplines


• Support project execution from initial design through construction and commissioning


• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, NESC, IEEE, and other relevant requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline


• 3+ years of electrical/distribution engineering experience


• Experience with utility distribution systems


• Understanding of medium-voltage electrical systems


• Experience with load flow and short-circuit analysis


• Knowledge of distribution equipment and protection


• Ability to read and develop electrical one-lines and engineering drawings


• Experience with engineering software such as ETAP, CYME, Synergi, EasyPower, or similar


• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and utility engineering practices

Preferred Skills

• Distribution systems 4kV–35kV


• Feeder design and analysis


• Transformer and switchgear sizing


• Distribution protection


• DER/interconnection studies


• Distribution automation


• Overhead and underground distribution


• Utility construction/design standards


• Experience working directly with an electric utility