Distribution Engineer

Description:

About us

Current Edge Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned and operated full-service firm specializing in Utility Engineering, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Engineering, Electrical Contracting Services, and Generator Sales and Service. With over 70 employees and various locations across the Southeast, the company provides the full suite of electrical services and solutions including planning, designing, engineering, consulting, generator sales and electrical construction services. Current Edge Solutions delivers projects of the highest caliber facilitated by a team with proven experience and a trusted network of utility and electrical contracting resources.

About the role:

Our Utility Services Division is seeking an experienced Distribution Engineer to work with us in one of our two Georgia offices in Savannah or Augusta. Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will be working on a variety of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple projects; Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects for government, commercial and industrial
• Evaluate electrical power systems and design overhead and underground distribution circuits using current utility standards; Projects range from low voltage to high voltage designs
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles to obtain permits for projects
• Perform quality control and encourage safe work practices while maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with internal teams (sales rep, coordinator, billing, leadership team)
• Visit job sites; perform inspections, determine and minimize all hazards to installation, return to the office to perform engineering design work and share this information with construction team
• Provide updates to customer(s) regarding project progress and schedule
• Develop design cost estimates utilizing estimating systems to create an accurate value of materials and labor
• Coordinate design/engineering/estimating deliverables ensuring on-time delivery to the client
• Verify all construction charges upon completion and reconcile material and other charges as necessary
• Close jobs in a timely manner and meet monthly compliance requirements
• Assist other departments with project designs, site visits and project closeouts when needed
• Perform reviews of work by other engineers for submittal to clients such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker
• Responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with compliance requirements
• Additional duties as required

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of NESC, electrical distribution design philosophy, engineering standards and practices, and regulatory requirements
• High aptitude of analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Use creative problem-solving skills to identify complex work designs
• Willingness to learn and work in a collaborative team environment
• Comply with Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations
• Take personal responsibility for distribution projects and problems
• Must be able to build positive relationships and work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management
• Willingness to work after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration
• Some travel, including overnight required (25%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of Utility estimating software
• Georgia Utility Experience a plus
• CAD or GIS experience a plus
• Minimum of 4 years of Utility Power Delivery design experience

Benefits:

• 401(k) + Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays

Physical Requirements:

• The role combines office work (desk, computer, and phone) and occasional fieldwork.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Site visits may require navigating diverse spaces and terrains, sometimes with heavy equipment.
• Adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements as per safety policies (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

Current Edge Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful completion of pre-employment background check, drug screening and motor vehicle record screenings. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.