Electrical Distribution Engineer I (dallas, TX)

Associate Distribution Engineer

The successful candidate will have interest in developing the work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer and Maximo. Candidates should be comfortable in both a field and office setting, as some field work may be required. Selected candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction standards. Associate Distribution Engineers will gain experience in coordination of conflicting utilities, and other field engineering design requirements, the assessment and development of design big packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements and ROW applications, and the design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination. Associate Distribution Engineers will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead:

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Comply with Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
• 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.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ's.
• 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.

Skills: autocad, ABET Engineering degree, power distribution

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Completed ABET 4 year Engineering Degree (no outstanding credits) - Civil, Electrical or Mechanical. Manager does prefer hiring Electrical Engineers Passion and interest in Power Utilities and Distribution CAD Design Experience (AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, MicroStation, Inventor, MATLAB, etc.)

Experience Level: Entry Level

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $29.32 - $29.32/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Irving, TX.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.