Electric Power Engineers · 1 week ago
Distribution Design Engineer I
US-TX-Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelElectric Power Engineers is seeking to grow their Distribution Design Engineering Team. The role involves creating distribution design sketches, reviewing designs, mentoring new designers, and ensuring quality standards are met.
ConsultingElectronicsEnergyMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Create distribution design sketches and supporting documents per the Client’s distribution design guidelines and standards
Specify distribution construction standards
Review, approve and stamp distribution designs and drawings
Mentor and train new distribution designers
Specify necessary materials per Client distribution construction standards
Perform and provide cost estimates to customers
Support distribution designers with customer related issues and expectations
Prepare new drawings utilizing AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Utility Design methods
Perform all necessary steps to produce and release to Client design drawings, including:
Field inspects pole locations
Stake pole locations
Create unique tracking numbers for each pole/project location
Coordinate with Client’s internal stakeholders including Construction, Civil Inspection, Forestry, Public
Maintain knowledge of current procedural/process documents.Create and update process documents as needed
Maintain accurate documentation of project correspondence, project schedules/timelines
Provide professional and timely communication with the client, other contractors, and utility customers as well as other project stakeholders
Field inspect locations of the impacted field locations to gather necessary information for design purposes
Perform and/or check engineering calculations to determine and confirm design feasibility
Create distribution construction notes
Specify materials required for distribution construction projects
Perform and provide cost estimates to customers
Follow Client approved safety procedures both in the office and in the field
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Other distribution engineering and design services as required such as permitting or project coordination
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university/college
Preferably an Electrical Engineering degree but a Mechanical Engineering degree is also acceptable
Experience with electrical power calculations
Familiarity with the NESC and NEC
Experience with Utility Work Management Systems (WMIS, Dynamo, SAP)
Experience with Utility Design and Construction Standards
CAD Experience (AUTOCAD/MicroStation or similar)
Must have experience using ESRI ARC GIS or AUD/AutoCAD Experience
Ability to travel to client site
Preferred
Consulting Experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision
MyShare Employee Ownership Program
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.
Company
Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm.
Founded in 1968
501-1000 employees
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