Position Type: 6-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $29.81/hr W2
Work Setup: Hybrid (Office + Local Field Work)
About the Role
We are seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to join our team in Greenville, SC. In this entry-level role, you will develop engineering design and construction work packages for overhead (OH) and underground (UG/URD) electrical distribution systems (4kV to 138kV). You will gain valuable hands-on experience in utility field inspections, structural pole loading, network system design, and distribution system protection.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Work Packages: Create complete design work packages, Bills of Materials (BOM), and permitting/Right-of-Way (ROW) documents using GIS (GE Smallworld) and WMS (Maximo, Bentley Expert Designer) systems.
- Engineering Calculations: Perform structural wood pole analysis, guying calculations, conductor sag/tension specifications, and voltage drop/flicker evaluations.
- Field & Office Hybrid: Conduct site visits and field inspections to collect engineering data, returning to the office to develop designs.
- Project Support: Support programmatic maintenance (overloaded transformers, line inspections, joint use), utility conflict coordination, and construction review support.
- Root Cause Analysis: Assist with outage analysis and design mitigation strategies based on sound engineering principles.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Field Readiness: Ability to work in both office and outdoor environments, with a personal vehicle for local site visits (reimbursed at standard IRS rates).
- Tools & Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and strong written/verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with pole loading tools such as SpidaCalc, Pole Foreman, BOUD, or SOCKET.
- Exposure to CAD tools (MicroStation or AutoCAD) and GIS software.
- Basic familiarity with NESC safety guidelines and electric utility design standards.
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About Indotronix
Indotronix has been providing staffing services to Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local government agencies for more than 38 years. We have recently been recognized as one of the largest staffing companies in the US by Staffing Industry Analysts. To learn more about us or to view additional job opportunities, please visit our website at: iic.com.
