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Associate Distribution Engineer

The Computer Merchant, LTD.

AMF O'Hare, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$30 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bentley MicroStation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Computer Security, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Support, Customer Training, Easements, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IBM Maximo Asset Management, Interpersonal Skills, Medium Voltage (MV), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Network Design, Network Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Sockets, Software Design, State Laws and Regulations, Switchgear, System Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
AMF O'Hare, IL
POSTED
22 days ago
JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER
JOB LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL
WAGE RANGE*: 28.00-30.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00038721

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or
Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-
related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on
occasion
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will have interest in developing the work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as Client Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer and Maximo. Candidates should be comfortable in both a field and office setting, as some field work may be required. Selected candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction
standards. Associate Distribution Engineers will gain experience in coordination of conflicting utilities, and other field engineering design requirements, the assessment and development of design big packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements and ROW applications, and the design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination.

Associate Distribution Engineers will support the following activities under supervision of a
technical lead:
• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Comply with Client and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations 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.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ's.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar
• Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GIS
• Experience with NESC
• Experience with design standards

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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The Computer Merchant, LTD.