Job Details

Job Description:

Currently seeking a Distribution Engineer to join our team in New Orleans, LA. These individuals will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects.

The work consists of the engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorated cable, moving overhead lines to underground, reconductoring of existing distribution lines, and replacing aging equipment. The engineering calculations associated with these projects include structural analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

Work also consists for field work (site visits, visual inspections, measurements, photographs, field reports, etc.). Some sites require overnight travel. Travel is usually every other week on average and for 1 night.

Job Duties include:

• Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspection, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs and field conditions. Compare field data to base plan

• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications

• Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions

• Determine and specify design requirements

• Perform electric distribution designs, using field notes, per the Utility's standards. Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for approval by Federal, state and local agencies

• Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and material requisitions of the materials required for the prepared distribution electrical designs

• Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts to the existing distribution systems

• Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues

• Developing final design plan packages for the implementation of the proposed solution

• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements

• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles

• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate frequently with customers

• MUST have strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation/initiative, and the desire to learn.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $28.85/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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