Description
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About Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)
As part of the Asplundh family of companies, Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) delivers top-notch engineering, design, planning, testing, commissioning, construction management and consulting services for transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
Role Overview
The Distribution Power Engineer is responsible for designing and supporting electric utility distribution projects that facilitate new customer connections, service upgrades, system expansions, and infrastructure improvements. This role develops engineering solutions from initial customer requirements through construction-ready design packages while ensuring compliance with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Working closely with utility clients, developers, contractors, and internal project teams, the Distribution Power Engineer helps deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective distribution systems. Through technical expertise, customer engagement, and effective project coordination, this position contributes to the reliability, resiliency, and growth of electric distribution networks.
How you will make an impact
- Develop overhead and underground electric distribution system designs for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility infrastructure projects.
- Design new customer service connections, system extensions, relocations, upgrades, and distribution system improvements to support customer and utility needs.
- Evaluate customer load requirements and determine appropriate equipment sizing, service configurations, distribution facilities, and system upgrades.
- Conduct field investigations, site assessments, pole inspections, and route evaluations to gather project data and validate engineering design requirements.
- Prepare construction-ready engineering packages, drawings, material takeoffs, cost estimates, work orders, and supporting project documentation.
- Coordinate with utility personnel, customers, developers, contractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution and delivery.
- Apply utility standards, engineering best practices, NESC requirements, and regulatory guidelines while supporting projects through design, construction, and closeout.
What you will bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- Experience in electric utility distribution engineering or distribution design, including support of new business, new service, system expansion, or infrastructure improvement projects.
- Working knowledge of overhead and underground electric distribution systems and associated utility construction practices.
- Experience designing residential, commercial, and industrial electric services, including familiarity with transformers, conductors, poles, protective devices, underground facilities, and service equipment.
- Understanding of utility engineering standards, electrical design principles, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Work Environment & Preferences
- Work Model: Hybrid Remote
- Preferred Schedule: Full-time position operating within a hybrid work environment. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility as required to support project deadlines, client needs, and field coordination activities.
- Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is required to support field investigations, site assessments, client meetings, project coordination activities, utility inspections, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in both office and field environments. Field assignments may require standing, walking, climbing, and traversing uneven terrain while inspecting utility facilities and distribution infrastructure. Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely perform duties in active utility and construction environments.
Why Work Here?
The work we perform at Asplundh is the collective effort of unique individuals. They are people with grit and heart who show up with a diversity of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. It’s a place where individual and cultural differences are respected and valued. It’s a place where we are stronger together. Where collaboration and teamwork thrive. Where our authentic selves can flourish. The common thread for field workers and office professionals alike is that we truly care about the environment, each other, and the communities we serve.
Important Information for Applicants:- Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
- Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
- We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
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