Distribution Engineer 2 - Grid

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers. You will prepare and review construction sketches and work packages for:

• Overhead and underground distribution facilities (4 KV through 38 KV)
• Pole loading analyses
• Voltage drop and flicker calculations
• Cable pulling
• Bill of material
• Cost estimates
• Joint use coordination
• Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting preliminary project scoping
• Performing field work, when necessary
• Supporting maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components
• Planning modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks
• Providing construction support, when necessary
• Conducting client communication and interaction, when necessary

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office. A generous relocation package is available, dependent upon your location.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Two or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to review work by others
• Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application
• Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD
• Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 38 kV)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to lead a project team

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Skills

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience with electric utility distribution
• Knowledge of distribution design methods and software (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, etc.)
• Familiarity with design codes and standards (NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction
• Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software
• Familiarity with GIS software

In this role, you are expected to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Skills in programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation are valued but not required. Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is beneficial.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation Range: $69,298 - $99,644. The total compensation package includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days remote.