Electric Distribution Design Engineer - Spring, United States - M&S Engineering

Description

Job Description

Job Description

M&S Engineering, LLC seeks qualified candidates that are highly organized, energetic, self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team for the Exempt position of Electric Distribution Design Engineer out of The Woodlands, Texas office.

The position will support distribution design/engineering of projects being implemented among our clients in multiple states.

The position will produce electric distribution field designs, staking of distribution facilities, project estimation and preparation of construction prints using electronic design/estimation software in accordance with the client's standards of construction and specifications.

This position will report to the office and is not remote.

Requirements Include:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Ability to pass background check and drug screening and possess a current Texas Driver's License with an insurable driving record.

Preferences Include:
Emphasis in power is highly preferred.
Knowledge of Entergy's GDT system and experience in Maximo, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD
Familiarity with the NESC and its applications to electric distribution line design

Required Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Represent self in both M&S and the client's image while meeting with property owners, other engineering firms and construction resources
Stay abreast with the changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution Design
Ensure adherence to client standards to develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects
Recognize electric distribution framing and components 4kV through 35kV, to initiate designs for construction or reconstruction of both overhead and underground distribution facilities
Perform distribution line design calculations for structure loading, guying, geometric angle calculations, conductor sag interpretation, unitized framing design, construction practices and construction safety guidelines using industry tools and methods
Assist Right of Way group to secure easements, right of entry requests, and permitting on an as needed basis
Take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and time constraints of work product
Partner with subject matter experts input into the scoping such as (Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, Transmission)
Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction
Able to mentor and/or train other staff members to transfer personal design knowledge to others
Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final

products/designs/processes
Proficient with the use of a laptop computer, and related software programs including, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word
Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking
Able to work outdoors extended hours, walk and carry hammers, stakes, lathes, etc. for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design over and across various terrain, and travel, including overnight stays

Desired Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Familiarity of the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
Familiarity of joint construction and electric utility best practices.

Prefer the ability to interpret property line boundary, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking and collection of geospatial points.

Familiarity with the procedures for permit acquisition involving TxDOT, City, County, State and Federal applications.
Use of surveying equipment and gathering of geospatial points is a plus, but not required.

Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience
Employer paid

health/dental/vision

insurance
Employer paid STD/LTD
Life Insurance
Candidate referral bonus
401k retirement plan with employer match
Paid holidays
Earned vacation time

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