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Electric Power Engineers

Distribution Design Engineer I

Electric Power Engineers, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Distribution Design Engineer

We are seeking to grow our Distribution Design Engineering Team and would like to hire candidates who can complete design tasks with minimal oversight, learn quickly, and train other staff while ensuring that EPE’s reputation for providing clients the highest level of quality is maintained. Responsibilities

Create distribution design sketches and supporting documents per the Client’s distribution design guidelines and standards. Specify distribution construction standards. Review, approve and stamp distribution designs and drawings. Mentor and train new distribution designers. Specify necessary materials per Client distribution construction standards. Perform and provide cost estimates to customers. Support distribution designers with customer related issues and expectations. Prepare new drawings utilizing AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Utility Design methods. Perform all necessary steps to produce and release to Client design drawings, including: Field inspects pole locations. Stake pole locations. Create unique tracking numbers for each pole/project location. Coordinate with Client’s internal stakeholders including Construction, Civil Inspection, Forestry, Public. Maintain knowledge of current procedural/process documents and create and update process documents as needed. Maintain accurate documentation of project correspondence, project schedules/timelines. Provide professional and timely communication with the client, other contractors, and utility customers as well as other project stakeholders. Field inspect locations of the impacted field locations to gather necessary information for design purposes. Perform and/or check engineering calculations to determine and confirm design feasibility. Create distribution construction notes. Specify materials required for distribution construction projects. Follow Client approved safety procedures both in the office and in the field. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Other distribution engineering and design services as required such as permitting or project coordination. Qualifications

Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university/college (Preferably Electrical Engineering but Mechanical Engineering also acceptable). Experience with electrical power calculations. Familiarity with the NESC and NEC. Experience with Utility Work Management Systems (WMIS, Dynamo, SAP). Experience with Utility Design and Construction Standards. CAD Experience (AUTOCAD/MicroStation or similar). Must have experience using ESRI ARC GIS or AUD/AutoCAD. Consulting Experience preferred. Ability to travel to client site. Benefits and Support

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision. MyShare Employee Ownership Program. Generous PTO and paid holidays. Work with industry leaders. 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1). Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position. Additional Information

Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

Full-time Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries

Utilities Location

Not specified. Travel

Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less). EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster. If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com.

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