Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution

About the job Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution


As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer , you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and deliver electrical distribution projects (up to 34.5kV) from design through execution
• Serve as a technical expert while guiding and mentoring junior engineers
• Own project success by managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams
• Partner directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive project outcomes
• Play a key role in shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth.
  Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:
  
  • Substations
  • Renewables Integration
  • HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
  • Data Centers Integration
  • BESS Integration
  Key Responsibilities
  Project Execution:
  
  • Prepare engineering deliverables for multiple projects
  • Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
  • Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
  • Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
  Quality/Continuous Improvement:
  
  • Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with client quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with client quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance technical reviews
  • Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  Client Focus:
  
  
  • Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • Identify key client interests and drivers for projects
  • Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
  • Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
  • Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
  Engineering Production:
  
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables
  • Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
  • Provide technical leadership for Distribution Line projects
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals
  Management Responsibilities:
  
  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
  • Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
  • Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from project team
  • Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Experience managing engineering design services for overhead and underground distribution line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
  • Experience in design of overhead and underground distribution projects (4kV-34.5kV)
  • Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards including NESC and NEC
  • Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
  • Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
  • P.E. License highly preferred
  Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.