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Staff Distribution Engineer

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Posted: 05/03/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 542014 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

  • This position will entail leading 2.4kV to 34.5kV electric utility distribution projects and project teams.
  • This role requires the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.
  • The position will be responsible for a variety of challenging duties including project development, project estimation, internal project leadership, and the technical expertise to deliver on complex utility distribution projects.
  • This position will require interface with utility clients and collaboration with multiple offices.
  • This exciting opportunity will provide latitude for continued professional growth as a part of our established mentorship programs.

Job Duties:

  • Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.

  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.

  • Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

  • Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications.

  • Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.

  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.

  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from accredited program required.

  • Minimum 3 years distribution experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment.

  • Experience conducting distribution field inspections.

  • Understanding of distribution power flow.

  • Experience with various distribution design tools, as well as GIS to aide in design.

  • Knowledge of the NESC or GO95/GO128 rules and how they apply to distribution design.

  • Knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Capable of devising new, more efficient approaches to solving problems and processes.

  • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.

  • Knowledge of utility telecommunications, distributed energy resource integration, and advanced distribution technologies is a plus.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification strongly preferred.
  • Pay rate: $43.85-53.60

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.