Join Dansources Technical Services as an Associate Distribution Engineer in Asheville, NC (onsite). This role is built for engineers who want hands-on experience across both field inspections and office-based design. You’ll develop engineering work packages for overhead and underground electrical distribution projects while working under a technical lead, with training provided in customer engineering and construction standards.
What you’ll work on
Under supervision of a technical lead, you will help create design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems operating from 4 kV through 138 kV. Projects are closely tied to programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. You’ll also support permitting and construction activities, including post-construction reviews.
- Develop work packages for overhead (OH), underground (UG), underground residential distribution (URD), make-ready, and street light projects using customer GIS and work management systems.
- Perform engineering calculations, including:
- Structural analysis for wood pole loading
- Guying calculations
- Conductor sag and tension specifications for recommended spans
- Voltage drop and flicker calculations
- Create permitting documents for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
- Travel to job sites for inspections, then return to the office to complete engineering design work.
- Provide construction support, including post-construction reviews to verify engineering and construction standards have been met.
- Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation using engineering principles and design.
Tools you may use
- GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, Maximo
- BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, SPIDAcalc
- BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, SPIDAcalc, CAD tools, MicroStation, GIS
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Training and growth
Selected candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction standards. As you gain experience, you’ll support coordination of conflicting utilities and field requirements, assess and develop design bid packages for complex cable and conduit projects in dense urban environments, and prepare work permits, easements, and right-of-way (ROW) applications. You may also contribute to designing mainline vault medium-voltage switchgear, network systems, and distribution protection and coordination.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to use a personal vehicle for occasional customer-related travel (job-related travel reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
- Willingness to perform both field and office work, including occasional outdoor environments
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, SPIDAcalc, or similar
- Experience with CAD tools, MicroStation, and/or GIS
- Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
- Experience applying utility design standards
Experience
- Utility distribution design: 5 years (Preferred)
Pay and work setup
- Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour
- Work location: In person
Education
Professional expectations include a collaborative attitude and inclusiveness toward people of diverse backgrounds and locations, the ability to work with limited supervision, a positive attitude, and professional dress and demeanor.
