HDR · 1 month ago
Distribution Engineer
United States-Montana-Missoula
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yrHDR is a company that focuses on creating a welcoming environment and empowering its employees. They are seeking a Distribution Engineer to help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered, contributing to reliable and sustainable power systems while mentoring junior team members.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details
Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers
Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, 'show and tell', lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing
Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed
Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions
Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options
Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications
Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client
Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules
Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation
Works independently on: electrical clearance calculations, lighting photometric calculations, electrical load calculations, short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies
Works with others within the group on technical report writing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint-use field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Experience with electrical and planning analysis/design software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP, Synergi Electric, Milsoft WindMil, SKM, and Polywater Pull Planner
Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS-CADD, O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman
Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS
Experience with data center and renewables projects
Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design
Strong client skills are preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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