Entry Level - Electrical Engineer Job at LanceSoft, Forest Park, GA

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  • LanceSoft
  • Forest Park, GA

Job Description

Title: Engineer 1 (Distribution)Duration: 10/24/2024 - 12/30/2025Location: Forest Park, GA 30297Position: Onsite Job Description:Desired Qualification: A Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes, businesses, and industries. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electrical power. Key Responsibilities: Distribution System Design: Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, substations, transformers, and other components. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Network Analysis: Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network. Identify and mitigate potential issues. Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment, perform condition assessments, and recommend maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging or damaged assets. Equipment Selection: Specify and select distribution equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and protective devices, considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements. Safety and Compliance: Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes. Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance. Reliability Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality. Implement strategies for system resilience. New Connections: Evaluate requests for new electrical connections, assess their impact on the distribution network, and design the necessary infrastructure to support new customers. Project Management: Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion. Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, and vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met. Emergencies and Outages: Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages or equipment failures, by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power. Data Analysis: Analyze data from monitoring systems, smart grids, and sensors to gain insights into distribution system performance and make data-driven decisions. Qualifications: Education: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically required. A master's degree may be preferred for more specialized roles. Professional Licensure: Many Distribution Engineers are required to hold a professional engineering license (PE) or similar certifications, which vary by region. Technical Skills: Proficiency in distribution system design software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and power system simulation software. Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, protection systems, and equipment. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance, diagnosing issues, and proposing solutions. Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems. Project Management: Project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee distribution infrastructure projects. Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies, industry trends, and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector

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