Distribution Engineer

🕒 August 25

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1988

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

⚡ Energy

Consulting • Logistics • Energy

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is a premier engineering and consulting firm focused on designing and delivering resilient energy infrastructure and systems. The company provides engineering services across renewable energy, power delivery, power generation, GIS, system protection, inspections, and technical studies and consulting for utilities, industrial, institutional, and government clients. Commonwealth emphasizes innovation and partnership to help clients plan, build, and modernize electrical infrastructure for a more resilient and decarbonized grid.

📋 Description

• Scope overhead and underground electric distribution projects from conception through closeout • Gather and evaluate field data, client requirements, and existing system conditions • Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables with stakeholders • Design distribution facilities including line extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements • Prepare construction drawings, engineering calculations, and utility-compliant design packages • Perform load studies, voltage drop calculations, and equipment sizing • Design and specify poles, conductors, transformers, and protective devices • Support storm hardening, reliability upgrades, and system modernization initiatives • Develop material lists, bills of materials, and project cost estimates • Prepare construction specifications, technical packages, and permit documentation • Maintain organized engineering records and project history

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering • 4+ years of direct experience in electric utility distribution engineering • Proven experience designing overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems • Deep familiarity with utility design standards • Knowledge of industry safety codes such as NESC • Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks • Proficiency with CAD and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS platforms, and Distribution Design Studio (DDS) • EIT Certification preferred • Professional Engineer license preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the energy industry • Opportunity to shape and deliver projects impacting national energy infrastructure • Participation in a team that sets industry standards for quality and expertise