Distribution Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Distribution Engineer to join its Projects business, focusing on Transmission & Distribution projects. This opportunity is remote near any of the following Florida locations: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Tampa, or West Palm Beach.

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.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects business supports Transmission & Distribution projects, providing innovative engineering solutions to optimize utility systems and modernize electrical infrastructure.

What We Can Offer

• 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.
  
  

We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer distribution electrical projects from feasibility through construction
• Lead or support overhead and underground distribution engineering projects, defining scopes, completing cost estimates, and performing engineering calculations
• Develop technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports, and project calculations
• Provide construction support and project coordination as required
• Respond to information requests during construction and prepare record drawings
• Lead teams of engineers and designers as needed to successfully deliver a portfolio of projects
• Maintain and enhance relationships with internal disciplines and external stakeholders
• Travel and visit project sites during design and construction (up to 20% as required)
  
  

Qualifications

Committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• 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
  
  

Desirable

• 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
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.