4P Consulting Inc
Electrical Engineer 2 - Distribution
Location- Savannah, GA
Client- Georgia Power
Contract- 1 Year
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer 2 - Distribution is responsible for designing, planning, and managing utility distribution systems with a focus on electrical infrastructure. With 5-10 years of experience, this role plays a vital part in ensuring reliable, efficient, and compliant utility delivery systems. This position requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Location- Savannah, GA
Client- Georgia Power
Contract- 1 Year
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer 2 - Distribution is responsible for designing, planning, and managing utility distribution systems with a focus on electrical infrastructure. With 5-10 years of experience, this role plays a vital part in ensuring reliable, efficient, and compliant utility delivery systems. This position requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Design: Plan and design electrical power distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines.
- Network Optimization: Enhance distribution network performance for reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Project Management: Lead distribution-related projects through all phases-design, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, and maintenance.
- Compliance: Ensure all systems adhere to applicable safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
- Technical Analysis: Conduct load flow studies, fault analysis, voltage drop calculations, and reliability assessments.
- System Upgrades & Maintenance: Recommend and coordinate infrastructure upgrades or replacements; plan proactive maintenance schedules.
- Quality Assurance: Review and validate engineering designs and construction implementation to uphold standards and specifications.
- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date records, technical drawings, reports, and documentation.
- Safety Enforcement: Promote and adhere to safety practices across engineering and field teams.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, technicians, construction crews, and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Customer Support: Respond to technical inquiries and provide expert advice related to distribution systems.
- Software Tools: Create construction drawings using tools like JETS , Socket (load calculations) , and OFS .
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Civil Engineering , or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in utility distribution engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required (based on jurisdiction).
- Proficiency in distribution system software tools (e.g., JETS, Socket, OFS).
- In-depth knowledge of NEC, NESC, utility standards, and applicable regulatory codes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects effectively, including budgeting and scheduling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a safety- and quality-first mindset.
- Adaptability to emerging technologies and industry practices.