This position will be required to handle all of the day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area. Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects. Must provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. The Distribution Engineer will write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability. In addition, they will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. Other duties will include handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs. Candidate will also participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation
Knowledge & Skills:
Proficient with MS office products and related engineering Software highly desired (JETS, Socket, CYME, ARMS)
Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems
General engineering and construction principles
Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, customer service, line crew and engineers.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective project management skills.
Working knowledge of NESC
Education and Experience:
4-year accredited Technical degree
Distribution and/or related Engineering experience with a power utility company.
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About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.