Distribution Engineer

February 5

🐊 Florida – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Wood is an industry-leading consultancy and engineering company dedicated to designing the future of energy and materials. Wood operates in diverse markets such as oil and gas, carbon capture, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, life sciences, and minerals and metals. The company specializes in optimizing and decarbonizing industrial assets to address some of the world's most critical and complex challenges. Wood offers digital solutions and engineering services to increase efficiency and support sustainability, focusing on areas like methane reduction, carbon advisory, clean fuels production, and industrial asset integrity. With a commitment to making the world a better place, Wood positions itself as a leader in the energy transition and digital transformation of industries.

Engineering • Project Management • Construction Management • Procurement • Production Support

10,000+ employees

Founded 1982

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Wood is recruiting for a Distribution Engineer to join its Projects business, focusing on Transmission & Distribution projects. • This position is responsible for engineering distribution electrical projects through their entire lifecycle, including conceptual feasibility, detailed design, construction, and service. • The Distribution Engineer will lead and support overhead and underground distribution engineering projects, define scopes of work, perform engineering calculations, and develop detailed design drawings.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university • 5+ years of experience in overhead and underground electric distribution network design • Knowledge of NESC/IEEE Standards and Codes and major utility engineering standards • Proficiency in electrical design including selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgear, circuit breakers, fuses, and other distribution equipment • Understanding of smart infrastructure equipment, including automatic feeder switches, remote sensing switching, and capacitor banks • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to take initiative in resolving issues and adapting procedures for unique situations • Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism in high-profile projects • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • Knowledge of structural, civil, and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering • Familiarity with overhead systems design • Knowledge of Photovoltaics and Electric Vehicles • Experience with distributed energy resources (DERs) and interconnection studies • Experience in power system analysis (voltage drop, equipment loading, steady-state voltage rise, etc.) using CYME, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM • Experience with substation and transmission projects • Proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS applications (Smallworld, GE, Bentley, Electric Office) • Experience with structural analysis software (SpidaCalc, Pole Foreman, PLS-CADD) • Experience mentoring junior staff • Experience reviewing work packages and providing detailed feedback • Experience working in both Canada and the U.S. for local utility companies • Background in a utility or consulting environment, managing multiple projects with competing priorities

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Transmission & Distribution • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks dedicated to giving all employees a voice • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle • Commitment to professional development through personalized development plans • Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the standards of our profession • In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood, we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.