Senior Engineer – Training (Distribution)

About the role

This position is responsible for developing, validating, and delivering Distribution Engineering training courses as a technical expert within the Power Delivery Engineering training organization. Reporting to the GPC Distribution Principal Trainer, this role partners with SMEs, instructional designers, and field leadership to build high-quality training and deliver instruction aligned with current engineering practices and operational needs. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to how technical knowledge is developed and shared across the organization. The position offers strong exposure to cross-functional teams and the ability to influence training content and the overall learning experience. Strong technical expertise, communication, and collaboration skills are essential. This role provides a solid path for growth by expanding technical depth, broadening organizational insight, and building technical leadership capability within Power Delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; advanced degree is a plus
• Professional Engineer's license is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of distribution engineering experience required
• Previous experience as an Engineering Certification Program trainer or curriculum developer is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and personal leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of the distribution system – experience with design, reliability, maintenance, operations, and/or construction
• Experience in and technical knowledge of Power Delivery equipment including switches, transformers, relay schemes, voltage regulators, automation devices, SCADA, fault data equipment, etc.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, & regulatory requirements related to applicable work practices including OSHA, HAZCOM, Human Resources, etc.
• General knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and evaluation procedures used to enhance the development, presentation, and maintenance of training programs is a plus
• Strong PowerPoint and MS Office skills required
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Learning Management Systems

Qualifications

• Demonstrates all aspects of Our Values behaviors
• Demonstrated personal commitment to safety excellence
• Strong oral & written communication skills; ability to convey clear information tailored to the audience
• Strong customer service skills and proven ability to work proactively and effectively with all levels of employees
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and proactively engage with others
• Must lead by example and conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, stakeholders, and management

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Distribution Engineering technical subject matter expert (SME) for training
• Develop and maintain high-quality training materials, partnering with SMEs, instructional designers, and field leadership to ensure alignment with current engineering standards and operational needs
• Deliver instructor-led and blended training that is engaging, practical, and reinforces real-world application and safety-focused behaviors
• Contribute to the development of new courses to address evolving standards, technologies, and workforce needs
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and preparedness of SME instructors to ensure consistent and effective training is delivered
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement of the training program through feedback, evaluation, and enhancement of the learning experience
• Conduct field visits and collaborate with operations personnel, Distribution Standards & Reliability to ensure training materials reflect current work practices and field conditions
• Research, evaluate, and incorporate updates to company standards and engineering practices into training curriculum
• Partner with the broader Power Delivery Training team to share resources, support system-wide training efforts, and maintain program consistency
• Ensure training curriculum aligns with Power Delivery Safety initiatives
• Support storm restoration efforts, as needed