Distribution Engineer (PE)

This position falls within the Distribution Department and is based in Oklahoma City, OK.

About the role

Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV. Engineer and design overhead and underground cable/conduit distribution work packages for new customer construction projects. Review completed designs to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV
• Develop overhead, URD, re-conductoring, asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit work packages
• Design complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client engineering and construction specifications
• Perform field engineering of project requirements, identify conflicting utilities, and complete engineering and design calculations
• Develop work permits and Point to Point (PtP) testing plans; lead field and office personnel in field testing
• Coordinate small design teams to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and project deliverables
• Provide engineering assistance during construction, attend construction meetings, coordination efforts, and community outreach
• Review completed designs and design products for compliance with client quality and consistency standards
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities within the work group, team, department, or external parties to complete substation projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Identify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements for complex engineering projects, including scheduling, resources, and information

Requirements

• PE License is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited) will count towards years of experience

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully remote position.