Electrical Distribution Engineer IV

Job Description

FLSA Exemption Status \n

Exempt

The Electrical Distribution Engineer IV provides engineering support for the planning, design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the utility’s electric transmission and distribution system. This position supports capital projects, system studies, equipment specifications, outage response, regulatory compliance, and long-range infrastructure strategies to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric service.

This is a senior-level engineer who leads complex studies and projects, provides technical oversight, and serves as a subject matter resource for Energy Delivery engineering initiatives.

May underfill based on experience.

Designs and develops Energy Delivery infrastructure projects, feeders, protection schemes, voltage conversion projects, line extensions, and system upgrades.

Performs engineering analyses and power system studies, including load flow, voltage drop, fault current, relay coordination, arc flash, reliability, and contingency assessments.

Prepares and reviews construction packages, including drawings, specifications, bills of material, switching plans, and cost estimates.

Supports system reliability and resilience efforts by identifying capacity constraints, aging infrastructure risks, and opportunities for modernization.

Provides technical support during outages and emergencies, including root cause analysis, restoration strategies, and corrective action recommendations.

Coordinates with operations, field crews, system control, and contractors to ensure constructability, safety, and operational readiness of projects.

Develops equipment and material standards for transformers, breakers, conductors, protective devices, underground systems, and smart grid technologies.

Ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including NESC, IEEE, OSHA, environmental requirements, and internal utility standards.

Manages project schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables for assigned capital and maintenance projects.

Leads or supports continuous improvement initiatives, including system automation, distributed energy integration, GIS/model accuracy, and asset management programs.

Serves as lead engineer for major projects and complex technical issues, and mentors lower-level engineers.

Influences long-term infrastructure strategy, reliability initiatives, and engineering best practices.

Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

May act in absence of supervisor.

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.

Candidates with other engineering degrees and relevant distribution system experience may also be considered

At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility engineering including experience leading complex capital projects, advanced system studies, and technical standards development. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the department.

OR an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Adaptability, Flexibility, Fostering Innovation

Contributes to Achieving GRU's Mission: GRU will provide safe, reliable, competitive utility services in an environmentally responsible manner and will actively contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life in our community

Customer Focus

Problem-solving, Analysis, & Reasoning

Self-Management

Professional Technical Competency

None

Knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution systems, including overhead and underground distribution expansions.

Knowledge of power system engineering principles, including three-phase systems, fault analysis, grounding, voltage regulation, and equipment ratings.

Skill in engineering software and modeling tools, such as Synergi, ETAP, EasyPower, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, GIS, or equivalent systems.

Ability to interpret and develop technical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and specifications.

Knowledge of utility safety and engineering standards, including NESC, NEC, IEEE, and OSHA requirements.

Project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgment and risk-based decision-making.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to operational and executive audiences.

Ability to build collaborative relationships with field operations, contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively during system emergencies and restoration events, including after-hours support when required.

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• Climbing - Occasionally
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• Driving - Often
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• Far Vision Acuity - Often
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• Fine Manipulation - Often
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• Foot or Leg Controls - Often
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• Gross Manipulation - Occasionally
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• Hearing - Often
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• Keyboarding - Often
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• Lifting or Carrying>50 lbs. - Rarely/Never
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• Near Visual Acuity - Often
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• Normal Color Vision - Often
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• Peripheral Vision - Often
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• Pushing or Pulling > 50 lbs.  - Rarely/Never
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• Reaching Above Shoulder Level - Occasionally
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• Reaching Overhead-Rarely/Never
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• Sitting - Often
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• Speaking - Often
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• Standing or Walking - Often
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• Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - Occasionally
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May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Required to work during emergency conditions.

Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.