Distribution Design Engineer

About the role

Join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Contribute to critical electric distribution projects while working alongside industry experts who are committed to delivering high-quality solutions for utility customers across the country.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of engineering deliverables.
• Manage project workloads and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Develop overhead and underground electric distribution designs using AutoCAD.
• Prepare engineering designs for utility distribution projects.
• Perform drafting, engineering calculations, and easement validation.
• Develop cost estimates for design and construction activities.
• Prepare permit packages and support permitting requirements.
• Cover survey, inspection, testing activities, and project documentation.
• Review GIS Smallworld data for updates, discrepancies, and potential conflicts.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Interpret and process civil permit documentation and electronic pole diagrams.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety standards, utility construction standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support utility infrastructure upgrades and expansions across diverse service territories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in electric utility distribution design, power systems, electrical construction, or a related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience working with GIS platforms, including Smallworld.
• Strong understanding of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and prepare technical design documents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with civil design and permitting processes.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Experience supporting utility construction or field operations.
• Knowledge of utility design standards, permitting requirements, and right-of-way/easement processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.18 - $48.83/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).