Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer PE

About the role

The Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE) is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of electrical distribution projects while providing technical oversight, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationship management. This role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to drive high-quality project delivery and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution planning and design from conceptual/feasibility through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Perform and/or oversee engineering analysis using tools such as Milsoft WindMil and LightTable Coordination studies, protection settings, and system modeling.
• Arc Flash Hazard Analysis studies, Long-Range Planning Studies, and Construction Work Plans for utilities.
• Periodic work order inspections and make-ready surveys for attachments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, etc.).
• Provide quality control and technical review of work produced by junior engineers.
• Provide oversight of design/staking sub-consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, project feedback, and coaching.
• Support staff in scope development, budget and schedule adherence, risk identification and mitigation, and utility coordination and relocation planning.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients on assigned projects, participating in client meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, technical input for pursuits, building and maintaining client relationships, and contributing to improving project delivery processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• ABET Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical distribution planning and design.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and/or mentoring junior staff.
• Experience working with electric utilities, cooperatives, or similar clients preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with RUS standards and documentation.
• NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA/NEC codes.
• Milsoft WindMil and LightTable.
• Protection coordination and recloser/breaker settings.
• Long Range Planning and Construction Work Plans.
• Periodic work order inspections.
• Transmission and Substation design experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems.
• Leadership and team development capability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Client-focused mindset with strong relationship skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems.
• Leadership and team development capability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Client-focused mindset with strong relationship skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Benefits

• Join a company that is passionate about improving lives through engineering excellence.
• Work alongside collaborative teams, tackle meaningful projects, and have opportunities to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Guernsey is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.