Distribution Engineer 3

Post Date

Oct 04, 2024

Location

Holmdel,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07733
US
Dec 15, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

CHI-738945

Pay Rate

$23 - $29 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Currently, we have an opportunity for a Distribution Engineer for electric utility engineering. This position will be working with our growing Power Distribution Engineering team. This role will require leading other distribution engineers, working directly with clients and ensuring the reputation of high quality is maintained.

Candidate will be remote to start the position with the intention of transitioning to in-office eventually. Candidate must live in New Jersey or Eastern PA, ideally in the Trenton to Clifton region (Northern New Jersey), but Southern NJ and Eastern PA will be considered

Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers
Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Engineering plus 5 years relevant job experience
Execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved
Experience with utility reliability projects
QA/QC expertise
Customer interaction
Process documentation
Experience with the NESC
Candidate must live in New Jersey (ideally Northern New Jersey) or Eastern Pennsylvania, near the border of New Jersey

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Professional Engineering License
Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
Experience using Distribution Design Studio (DDS) performing Electric Distribution Design
Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
Relevant management experience of 1+ years
Relevant experience with the utility FirstEnergy, or JCPL

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.