Electrical Distribution Engineer

About the RoleWe are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Power Delivery team supporting electric utility distribution infrastructure projects. This position serves as a technical lead responsible for engineering execution, design oversight, client engagement, and mentoring junior engineers across a portfolio of distribution projects.This is a direct hire position with competitive salary, benefits and bonus potential. The role is hybrid working 3 days a week onsite. Candidate's must live in the local area or in the process of relocating. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electric utility distribution systems and enjoys balancing technical engineering responsibilities with project coordination and client interaction.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering and design efforts for overhead and underground electric distribution projects.Develop and review engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and technical reports.Serve as a technical resource for project teams, providing guidance on engineering challenges and design solutions.Support utility modernization initiatives, reliability improvements, grid hardening programs, system expansions, and customer connection projects.Coordinate with project managers, designers, field personnel, utility clients, and subcontractors.Review designs for compliance with utility standards, NESC requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.Perform and oversee system studies including load analysis, conductor selection, voltage drop calculations, and equipment sizing.Participate in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and risk identification.Support construction activities by providing technical reviews, responding to RFIs, and resolving field issues.Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering quality programs.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline.5+ years of experience supporting electric utility distribution or power delivery projects.Experience designing or supporting overhead and underground distribution systems.Understanding of utility standards, NESC requirements, and distribution engineering practices.Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Experience working directly with utility clients and cross-functional project teams.Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client and project sites.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.Prior consulting engineering experience.Experience with utility design software, GIS platforms, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools.Experience leading technical project tasks and coordinating engineering deliverables.Familiarity with distribution automation, grid modernization, or utility infrastructure programs.Experience supporting large investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or municipal utilities