Distribution Engineer - Greater Hammond / Chicago Area
2 days ago
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Summary
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineer to join their team in the Greater Hammond / Chicago Area. The role involves supporting utility distribution design projects and pole attachment application processes.
About the Role
As a Distribution Engineer, you will prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for overhead and underground projects, assist with distribution line design, work with designers to prepare drawings, provide technical support, and ensure adherence to quality assurance processes. You will also evaluate equipment loading, apply safety codes, analyze field data, and communicate with clients to determine cost-effective solutions.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university, preferably electrical.
- Basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred:
- Successful completion of the Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Possession or willingness to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics.
- Experience with pole loading software or construction modeling software like AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with industry utility or joint-use software for engineering and construction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with career advancement opportunities.
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and 401(k).
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company. Our customer-focused, problem solving approach starts with listening to our customers, then developing practical, value-added solutions that fully exploit our proven experience of over 20,000 successful projects across multiple industries. Our mission is to provide innovative technical solutions to help our customers achieve sustainable business results and mitigate human, environmental, and operating risks.
Chicago, IL