Senior Distribution Engineer – Electric Utilities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assess submitted electric and gas designs for adherence to utility standards, design methodologies, and construction specifications.

• Offer design review feedback, including redlines and written comments to designers, while ensuring corrective measures are implemented.

• Approve or decline design submissions based on their quality and compliance with utility requirements.

• Enter project materials into internal systems to create bills of materials.

• Collaborate with Planners, Project Managers, Construction, Engineering, Environmental, Permitting, and other relevant parties.

• Engage in project submittal and design review meetings.

• Submit environmental assessments and other necessary approvals to progress design projects.

• Examine final design packages, confirm deliverables, and prepare projects for supervisor endorsement.

• Complete work orders, conduct cost assessments and calculations, and finish job packaging.

• Initiate long-lead material processes and oversee construction reviews.

• Review and authorize field and design change orders, considering cost implications and construction effects.

• Ensure that projects conform to utility standard practices, tariff regulations, and relevant design and construction standards.

• Carry out additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in utility design.

• Experience in distribution design, encompassing both underground and overhead systems.

• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Capability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.

• Accurate time management skills.

• Previous experience in design review or QA/QC is preferred.

• Knowledge of GO95 & GO128 is a plus.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation is preferred.

• Experience in reconductor, cutover, or System Hardening Design is preferred.

• Familiarity with voltage drop, voltage flicker, and voltage rise is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work from home option.

• Flexible Paid Time Off of 2 weeks.

• $500 allowance for home office equipment (such as monitors, stand-up desks, etc.).

• $500 annual educational allowance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• A strong, supportive, and inclusive culture based on values.