Senior/Staff Distribution Engineer

12-month contract position located in Albuquerque, NM.

About the role

The Senior/Staff Distribution Engineer will lead design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. Responsibilities include leading the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Review various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, resource forecasting, and construction planning.
• Effectively manage change orders.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions.
• Oversee or perform Quality Control reviews of project deliverables.
• Oversee or perform construction administration activities.
• Lead field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private electric utility systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction by mentoring less experienced engineers and designers.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes.
• Communicate effectively regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Senior Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 7 years of distribution engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred), or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and a minimum of 7 years of distribution engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred), or Master’s Degree in Engineering and 6 years of distribution engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Staff Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred), or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred), or Master’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• Internship experience does not count toward the required years of experience.
• Engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited program (non-negotiable).
• Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.
• Expert knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Benefits

• PTO
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k (after satisfying necessary waiting periods)