Associate Distribution Engineer Location:

Greenville, SC 29601

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. IICIT01