Drg Technical Solutions Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hybrid positions are located in the Charlotte & Winston-Salem areas of North Carolina & South Carolina Regions. Please submit an application on our company career website at https://drgtechsolutions.com/#careers

The Engineer I is responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Employees in this role evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects. This role will perform routine engineering assignments involving basic engineering techniques for Investor Owned Utilities, Cooperatives, Municipals, and non-Utility customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works on all aspects of engineering design and permitting.
• Assists with project management, negotiations, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Acts as a single point of contact for low to complex projects for the department.
• Performs data analysis and basic engineering tasks for completion of projects.
• Performs basic engineering calculations required for designs.
• Collects and evaluates data to recommend courses of action.
• Assists more experienced engineers in the completion of large complex projects.
• Assists with policies, training, and support of the organization.
• Prepares communications, presentations, and conducts meetings.
• Assists with research, development, and improvement measures.
• Participation in weekly or monthly team meetings as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from An Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced skill development in Microsoft Office and other applications.
• Effective communication skills and providing status updates or any issues with current work assignments.
• Ability to work as an individual in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
• Self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Ability to constructively work on multiple tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 5%. Overnight stay may be required.

Skills and Abilities Preferred but not Required

• Basic understanding of fundamental electrical and power engineering theory and applications.
• Programming skills. (such as Python, C++, Matlab, Automation in Access and Excel)
• Experience with Circuit Analysis Software. (such as CYME, Synergi, Milsoft, PSCAD, etc.)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Career Progression

The Engineer I position is an entry level in the Engineering progression line and affords the opportunity for Engineering and Technical Skill advancement. The Engineer I will perform tasks under close supervision.

DRG Technical Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

DRG Tech Solutions provides distribution design services to enable capital grid investments for electric utilities. We help support customer interactions, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition for the projects we are managing.
Our services include:
Infrastructure Expansion and Upgrades
Distributed Generation Interconnects
Solar, Battery, Microgrids
Grid Investments
System Hardening & Resiliency
Integrated Volt-Var Control
System Maintenance
DOT Road Conflicts
Outdoor Lighting
Customer Projects
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial