Distribution Engineer

Position Overview

Join Our Team as a Power Distribution Engineer in New Orleans! Kickstart your engineering career with exciting projects in the energy distribution sector. In this role, you'll work on innovative designs, manage projects, support major utility initiatives, and perform site inspections—all while thriving in a dynamic office environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development. This fully onsite position offers a business casual dress code and limited travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Engineering: Produce innovative engineering designs for energy distribution projects.
• Project Management: Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, develop BOMs, estimate costs, and more.
• Support Major Projects: Work on major distribution projects for the utility industry using CAD for drafting/design work and ArcFM.
• Leadership Projects: Engage in projects related to electric power distribution and leadership, specifically make-ready and smart antenna.
• Construction Support: Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure standards are met.
• Site Inspections: Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office for design work.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience or basic knowledge in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, utility standards, design software packages, and general construction knowledge.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation/initiative, and a desire to learn.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with all levels in the organization and with external clients and agencies.
• Analytical Competence: Aptitude in collaborating with engineers and experienced distribution system designers.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.00/hr.
• 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)