Distribution Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Kiewit Full time
Job Title: Distribution Engineer

The Distribution Engineer is a key member of our team, responsible for designing and implementing cost-effective solutions for upgrading, expanding, and maintaining overhead and underground power distribution systems for our utility clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform technical system studies to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion
  • Develop and prepare distribution line designs, including planning design construction sequences and developing new work through existing relationships
  • Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system to simulate operation and identify potential issues
  • Prepare cost-effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices
  • Effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability
  • Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects
  • Develop new processes and tools to benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions
  • Apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem and effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard, or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures
  • Develop the next generation distribution automation designs in close coordination with our clients
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
  • EIT with the ability to become registered PE
  • 5+ years of applicable electric utility experience
  • Technical decision-making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills
  • Possess a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative, and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Distribution planning work experience preferred
  • Experience with distribution make-ready design for 3rd party attachments is a plus
  • Software automation and scripting is a plus
About Kiewit:

Kiewit is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities.

We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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