Electrical Engineer - Distribution Design

Responsibilities: Lead design of distribution systems (overhead/underground) and prepare construction drawings, material lists, and specs Develop design packages for new lines, expansions, hardening, reconductoring, service extensions, and interconnections Perform voltage drop, short-circuit, load analyses, and feeder balancing Coordinate with transmission, substation, protection, and civil teams; integrate distribution automation and voltage regulation equipment Provide technical guidance, QA/QC reviews, and mentor junior engineers; support scope, cost, schedule, and risk planning Review contractor submittals, RFIs, site observations; resolve constructability/operational issues Apply utility standards and design criteria (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC) and use tools like CYME, Synergi, WindMil Support proposals, field work, and client interactions across utilities and municipalities

Key requirements: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license Minimum 8 years of electric distribution engineering experience Experience with IOUs, public utilities or cooperatives, and utility engineering consulting Strong understanding of distribution system operations and utility standards Proven ability to lead tasks and collaborate across disciplines Strong written and verbal communication skills Client-focused and solutions-oriented mindset Strong organizational and time-management skills Independent work capability and leadership of complex tasks CYME Synergi WindMil (preferred)