Senior Distribution Engineer

Reference JOB-19245

Location Morristown

Job Type Engineer

RCS has an immediate need for a Distribution Engineer in Morristown, NJ. This is a full time, direct hire, remote position with our client.

Overview of YOUR role as a Distribution Engineer:

The Distribution Engineer candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in Distribution Design Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with strong communication and collaboration skills essential for success in this role.

As a Distribution Engineer YOU will:

  • 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

YOU are the ideal Distribution Engineer candidate if you have:

  • 2+ years of relevant work experience performing electric distribution design engineering either in a consulting environment for electric utilities or working directly at an electric utility
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution; Additional relevant experience can be considered in lieu of engineering-specific degree
  • Experience with the execution of distribution projects from kickoff through design approved, including Customer interaction and Process documentation
  • Experience with utility reliability projects
  • Ability to demonstrate proficiency with the NESC
  • Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
  • Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion; The role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages
  • Candidates should possess valid U.S. driver’s license

It’s a BONUS if you have:

  • Previous QAQC experience
  • Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM, calculating the CIAC
  • Experience with design tools such as Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Spida-Calc
  • Experience with the Work Management System CREWS
  • 1 year or more of Relevant management or leadership experience

About Our CLIENT
Our Client is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Our Client makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.
RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

Other Related Job Titles: 

  • Electrical Distribution Engineer
  • Utility Design Engineer
  • Power Distribution Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Distribution System Engineer
  • Distribution Project Engineer
  • Utility Engineering Specialist
  • Field Distribution Engineer
  • Electrical Utility Engineer
  • Overhead/Underground Distribution Engineer

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