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Estimated Duration: 3 Years Job Description / Desired Qualifications: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.","company":"E Group","rawCompany":"e group","city":"Birmingham","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T08:54:09.079Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"51-8012.00","title":"Power Distributors and Dispatchers","slug":"power-distributors-and-dispatchers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control","slug":"electric-bulk-power-transmission-and-control"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Job Title: Engineer 1 (distribution)Date Posted: 5/27/2026Location: Pelham, AL 35124 – near Birmingham, ALImmediate W2 contract position available in Pelham, AL. 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