What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Engineer position at O'Connell Electric Company?
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER
As a member of our Technical Services Group, an Electrical Distribution Engineer will develop electrical circuits and system layouts for electric power distribution. They design prototypes, troubleshoot potential issues, make changes to fix any issues, and create specifications and other details for these systems.
This position will require travel to customer sites as needed. Candidates must be comfortable navigating construction job sites with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all weather conditions.
Primary Functions
The minimum and maximum annual salary that O’Connell Electric Company believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is $73,000-$107,000 per year.
It is important to O’Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O’Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and/or senior-level positions, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.
Equal Opportunity
O’Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O’Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a member of our Technical Services Group, an Electrical Distribution Engineer will develop electrical circuits and system layouts for electric power distribution. They design prototypes, troubleshoot potential issues, make changes to fix any issues, and create specifications and other details for these systems.
This position will require travel to customer sites as needed. Candidates must be comfortable navigating construction job sites with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all weather conditions.
Primary Functions
- Perform field surveys to collect data for design purposes.
- Prepare electrical distribution designs under the supervision of senior designers.
- Review drawings including overall site plans and electrical single lines.
- Assist project managers, engineers, and technicians in interpreting the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and other applicable
- Conduct customer site visits to develop professional
- Prepare meeting strategies, agendas, minutes,
- Develop customer charges as determined by work hours, applicable codes, and
- Support project teams in various design-related tasks.
- Assist in project management tasks, including scheduling and budgeting.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering is required or a trade certification in some form of engineering or similar field of study
- 3-5 years of Engineering experience.
- AutoCAD experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Must hold a Valid Driver License
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Continuous improvement mindset when it comes to evaluating systems and processes.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment in a rapidly changing industry.
- Ability to organize, read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings.
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
- Self-starter with the ability to work effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
The minimum and maximum annual salary that O’Connell Electric Company believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is $73,000-$107,000 per year.
It is important to O’Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O’Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and/or senior-level positions, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.
Equal Opportunity
O’Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O’Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $73,000 - $107,000
