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Engineer 2 (Distribution)

Atlanta, AL

Job Function: Engineering Job Number: 407881

Job Description

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Engineer (Distribution) to fill a four-month assignment in the Atlanta, GA area.


This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.


Date: 05/09/2025

Job Title: Engineer (Distribution)

Work Location: Atlanta, GA 30338

Requirements:

Required PPE:
Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Safety Glasses with side-shields, EH Boots meeting ASTM F2413-11 EH or more current year (last 2 numbers denotes the year). Worker will be on job/construction sites and interacting with the general public


A Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes, businesses, and industries

Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is typically required.
  • Distribution System Design: 5-10 years of experience.

Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in distribution system design software (JETS, Socket, and PDF editors).
  • Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.

Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, protection systems, and equipment.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, transformers, and other components.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Utilize JETS, Socket, and scheduling.

Network Analysis:
  • Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network.
  • Identify and mitigate potential issues.

Asset Management:
  • Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment, perform condition assessments, and recommend maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging or damaged assets.

Equipment Selection:
  • Specify and select distribution equipment, such as transformers, fuses, and protective devices, considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements.

Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes.
  • Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance.

Reliability Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality.
  • Implement strategies for system resilience.

New Connections:
  • Evaluate requests for new electrical connections, assess their impact on the distribution network, and design the necessary infrastructure to support new customers.

Project Management:
  • Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
  • Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, and customers to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.

Emergencies and Outages:
  • Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages or equipment failures, by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power.

Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance, diagnosing issues, and proposing solutions.

Customer Service & Communication:
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers, cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
  • Can clearly and proactively articulate expectations, requirements, and next steps on a project to avoid hurdles.

Safety Awareness:
  • A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems.

Project Management:
  • Project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee distribution infrastructure projects.

Adaptability:
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies, industry trends, and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector.


Is this position supporting a government-related project? No

Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? Yes

Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? Yes

Estimated Start Date: 5/19/2025

Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 9/19/2025



JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  #D650

Job Requirements

JETS, Socket, PDF editors, Geographic Information Systems, Electrical distribution principles, Grid operation, Protection systems, Overhead and underground lines, Transformers, Flow analysis, Fault analysis, Voltage drop calculations, Asset management, Equipment selection, Safety standards, Environmental regulations, Industry codes, Reliability improvement, Analytical skills, Professional demeanor, Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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