Senior Distribution Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Distribution Engineer

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity | Albuquerque, NM

We are seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Albuquerque, NM . This position will lead engineering and design project teams responsible for developing high-quality electrical distribution designs for new construction, system alterations, and redevelopment projects involving 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution systems .

The Senior Distribution Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the design and construction process, working closely with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective solutions.

• Lead design project teams for overhead and underground electrical distribution projects ranging from 2.4kV to 34.5kV .
• Lead the development of distribution voltage design packages, including:
  • Distribution equipment installation
  • Feeder replacement
  • Cable replacement
  • New feeder design
  • Overhead and underground distribution systems
• Lead project teams throughout the design and construction process while adapting designs to meet budget, schedule, design, and client requirements.
• Review and perform distribution engineering calculations, including:
  • Cable pulling calculations
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Pole loading calculations
  • Other applicable distribution system calculations
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of project scope, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and construction plans.
• Manage and support the effective execution of change orders.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to complex projects and develop non-standard design solutions when necessary.
• Oversee or perform quality control reviews of engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables.
• Oversee or perform construction administration activities.
• Lead field inspections of overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports and other engineering documentation for clients and industry publications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, customers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key project pursuits.
• Lead the preparation of cost proposals, qualification statements, and other business development materials in support of financial and performance objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and designers.
• Ensure adherence to established QA/QC processes and procedures .
• Coordinate effective communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, easements, permitting, and outage planning.
• Ensure compliance with company and project site safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, standards, and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program AND a minimum of 7 years of distribution engineering experience.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, AND a minimum of 7 years of distribution engineering experience.
• OR
• Master's degree in Engineering AND a minimum of 6 years of distribution engineering experience.
• EPC project experience is strongly preferred.
• Internship experience does not count toward the required years of professional experience.
• Engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited program this requirement is non-negotiable.
• Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and electrical distribution system equipment.
• Experience with distribution design software and GIS applications used to support engineering and design.
• Expert knowledge of easements, right-of-way requirements, and permitting associated with distribution projects.
• Experience leading the design and execution of large-scale distribution projects.
• Ability to delegate work assignments and effectively coordinate the efforts of engineers and designers.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve technical issues in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, collaboration, facilitation, and team-building skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews of detailed engineering documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other engineering-related software.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with utility distribution engineering within an EPC environment.
• Experience working directly with electric utilities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects.