PRINCIPAL ENGR - FIELD ENGR

Fayetteville Public Works Commission • Fayetteville, NC

10h • $104,234 - $137,329

About The Position

Fayetteville Public Works Commission is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, Field Engineering to lead the planning, design, and coordination of electric transmission and distribution system projects. The position supervises Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technicians, provides technical leadership for complex utility projects, and contributes to capital planning, system reliability, and infrastructure improvements. The role requires strong electric utility engineering experience, leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a public utility environment.

The position leads engineering design and project work for electric transmission and distribution systems, including new services, line extensions, pole replacements, distribution automation, sectionalizing improvements, street lighting, and other system improvements. It reviews engineering work for accuracy, completeness, budgeting, construction standards, and compliance with applicable NESC requirements; contributes to capital improvement and operating budgets; coordinates utility infrastructure work with NCDOT and the City of Fayetteville; and coordinates consulting engineers and contractors.

The Principal Engineer provides technical support to internal stakeholders, coordinates and inspects solar interconnections, maintains relationships with electric and communications providers, and plays a leadership role in emergency system restoration. The position also supports employee training, development, evaluation, and engineering and technician progression programs. Extended hours and on-call availability may be required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; PWC does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience with or for a utility, including responsibility for reviewing or monitoring others' work, plus registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least ten years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience with or for a utility, including responsibility for reviewing or monitoring others' work.
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and distribution engineering principles and practices.
• Experience designing, reviewing, and coordinating complex utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to perform system analysis and solve complex technical engineering problems.
• Ability to read, develop, and interpret engineering drawings, maps, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and prioritization skills.
• Experience leading engineering professionals and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, government agencies, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating emergency electric system restoration activities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering design activities for electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Supervise, develop, and provide technical guidance to Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Plan and oversee projects involving new services, line extensions, distribution and transmission pole replacements, distribution automation, sectionalizing improvements, street lighting, and other system improvements.
• Review engineering work for accuracy, completeness, appropriate budgeting, construction standards, and compliance with applicable NESC requirements.
• Provide significant input into electric system capital improvement and operating budgets.
• Coordinate utility infrastructure activities associated with road widening and other projects involving NCDOT and the City of Fayetteville.
• Coordinate consulting engineers and contractors and review contractor pricing and invoices.
• Provide technical support to construction, substations, planning, material standards, metering, right-of-way, business development, and other internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and inspect solar interconnections to the PWC electric system.
• Build and maintain relationships with electric and communications providers regarding joint-use agreements and service territory coordination.
• Lead emergency system restoration activities, including damage assessment and coordination with outside line crews.
• Support employee training, development, evaluation, and engineering/technician progression programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career opportunities within a public power utility
• Safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to influence major capital projects, lead engineering professionals, and collaborate with agencies including NCDOT and the City of Fayetteville

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior