Job Title: Distribution Engineer - DE
Location: Wilmington, DE
POSITION DESCRIPTIONAlpha 3 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical utility and private distribution projects. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. Preferred office location Wilmington,DE. Other locations may be available, depending on the candidate's qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Apply knowledge and experience to analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings for electrical distribution systems.
- Perform and create field reviews, sketches, CADD, and GIS design.
- Use knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete design packages for aerial and underground electric distribution lines and provide guidance to designers and drafters.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Undergraduate degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field
- Master's degree in electrical power engineering or at least two years of relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems
- P.E. license or EIT with near-term ability and intent to obtain a license
- Knowledge of electric utility distribution systems including familiarity with physical characteristics, access, connection, and support requirements for poles, conductors, pad-mounted and pole-mounted transformers, disconnects, reclosers, and similar equipment.
- Utility distribution project experience, including:
- Familiarity with clearance requirements
- Knowledge of construction traffic control
- Knowledge of common network configurations and components
- Knowledge of electrical codes including NEC and NESC
- Knowledge of CADD and GIS tools
- Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback
- Ability to adapt to various client standards and procedures
- Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with clients and interface with engineers and vendors
- Personal time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
- Attention to detail and pride in work product quality.
Salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Available benefits include:- Health/Dental/Vision (75% of premiums company-paid)
- 401(k) (5% company match)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 20 Paid-time-off days
