About the job
Distribution Engineer II
Location: Pell City, AL 35128
Contract - 3 Years
Client - Alabama Power
Job Summary
The Distribution Engineer II is essential in designing, analyzing, and optimizing electrical power distribution systems. This role guarantees the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient delivery of electrical power while ensuring adherence to all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards. The engineer will oversee projects from conception to execution, collaborate with field and design teams, and pinpoint opportunities for network enhancements and modernization.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Planning
Design and plan overhead and underground distribution systems for effective power delivery.
Review and authorize detailed design drawings, equipment specifications, and industry standards.
Conduct load flow, fault, and voltage-drop analyses to ensure system reliability.
Network Optimization & Project Management
Enhance the distribution network for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through closure, ensuring compliance with schedule, budget, and scope.
Create project plans, material estimates, and coordinate field execution.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
Ensure all designs and activities comply with applicable NESC, NEC, OSHA, and local utility standards.
Foster a culture of Safety First throughout all project phases.
System Analysis & Maintenance
Identify opportunities for network upgrades, replacements, and proactive maintenance.
Assist field operations with engineering analysis during outages, restorations, and troubleshooting.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate across functions with engineers, field technicians, project managers, and external partners.
Offer technical support to customers and internal teams for distribution projects and inquiries.
Documentation & Quality Control
Maintain accurate records, design documents, as-builts, and project documentation.
Perform quality assurance reviews of design deliverables to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

