Underground Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Lead the technical engineering efforts for multi-discipline underground electrical transmission and distribution initiatives.

• Oversee engineering design timelines, budget management, and the delivery of high-quality solutions.

• Implement and uphold Underground Electric Design, Construction, and client-specific standards.

• Supervise data collection and system modeling related to underground infrastructure engineering.

• Make decisions regarding project execution to ensure technical compliance and adherence to contract commitments.

• Design underground systems in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Direct the creation of comprehensive engineering drawing packages using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and external consultants on multi-discipline design projects.

• Assess regional requirements and tailor system designs to overcome project challenges.

• Facilitate the permitting process through local, county, state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction.

• Review RFIs, contractor submissions, and shop drawings to aid construction processes.

• Estimate project costs and draft technical content for RFPs and sales proposals.

• Collaborate with Business Development teams to secure contracts in utility engineering.

• Ensure compliance with corporate quality management programs and deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

• At least 4 years of direct experience in electric utility distribution engineering.

• Demonstrated experience in designing overhead and/or underground electric systems.

• Extensive knowledge of utility design standards, industry safety codes such as NESC, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS platforms, and Distribution Design Studio (DDS).

• EIT Certification is required.

• A Professional Engineer license is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the energy sector.

• Chance to shape and execute projects that have a significant impact on national energy infrastructure.

• Opportunity to be part of a team that establishes industry benchmarks for quality and expertise.