Lead Engineer, Distribution

ESP Associates•Tampa, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering and technical expertise on complex utility distribution projects. You will ensure the team meets client quality requirements and schedule deadlines while fostering engagement and valuing team members’ input. The role is hands-on and includes managing, preparing, reviewing, and providing guidance on distribution design using client standards. Project work may include overhead and underground distribution facilities, distribution equipment installation, feeder and cable replacement, and new feeder design. You will also manage projects, review and approve design submittals, develop client relationships, estimate projects, and prepare proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 10 years of related overhead and underground distribution engineering experience serving the electric utility industry.
Strong understanding of electrical design, including selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgear, circuit breakers, fuses, and other distribution equipment.
Knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC standards and codes and major utility engineering standards.
Ability to work safely and obey safety regulations.
Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied, deadline-driven work environment.
Ability to collaborate with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Knowledge of overhead systems design and use of PLS-CADD.
Understanding of structural, civil, and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering.
Strong project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters.
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision.
Manage team performance and delegate project work.
Motivate, coach, and mentor team members.
Manage projects and ensure quality work and on-time delivery.
Review and approve engineering design submittals.
Develop lasting relationships with clients.
Estimate projects and develop proposals.
Manage, prepare, review, and provide guidance on distribution design using client standards.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans, with guaranteed employer matching: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%, eligible after 60 days.
Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of Volunteer Time Off annually, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options, eligible after 30 days.
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.