Senior Distribution Engineer

Westwood Professional Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Engineer develops cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power distribution systems. The role uses various software systems and engineering and construction standards, ensuring compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulations, and safety codes. The engineer mentors less experienced team members and may collaborate with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communications design. The role supports the Lead Engineer with project management and delivery, designs and reviews engineering work, resolves complex technical challenges, and communicates project status and risks to stakeholders. It also involves designing overhead and underground distribution line projects, developing project deliverables, maintaining client relationships, and pursuing opportunities with prospective clients. Travel to project sites may be necessary to gather data and interface with clients.

Requirements

5–10 years of relevant experience as a Power Distribution Line Engineer in a consulting or utility environment with a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; alternatively, 4–10 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in one of those disciplines from an ABET-accredited program.
Professional disposition and an open-minded approach to planning and executing assigned projects.
Ability to manage a significant number of projects and mentor less experienced engineers while maintaining the quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability of work products.
Advanced knowledge of overhead and/or underground distribution facilities and their integration into daily activities.
Experience with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Willingness to travel to project sites as necessary.

Nice To Haves

An active U.S. EIT certificate is strongly preferred but not required.
P.E. license.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, or IKE.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Engineer in managing large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion and aligning them with organizational goals.
Assist the Lead Engineer in overseeing project timelines and ensuring successful delivery.
Design and implement engineering solutions for complex designs using advanced methodologies.
Conduct peer reviews of engineering and design drawings.
Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in specific engineering domains.
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and support their professional development.
Conduct training sessions and workshops to develop team skills and knowledge.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
Ensure engineering work complies with industry safety and design standards and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights to stakeholders.
Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and training.
Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.
Design overhead and underground distribution line projects, including line routing, finite element analysis, hardware and conductor selection, construction-phase technical support, One-Calls, DOT and municipality permitting, right-of-way requests, and electrical one-line diagrams.
Develop an understanding of project deliverables, including plan and profiles, structure load analysis, structure framing, bills of materials, and design drawings.
Maintain relationships with existing clients and seek opportunities with potential future clients.