Senior Distribution Engineer

Westwood Professional Services•Lansdale, PA

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Engineer develops cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate clients’ overhead and underground power distribution systems using applicable software, engineering practices, and construction standards. The role ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulations, and safety codes. It also serves as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced engineers, and may involve coordination with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communications design. The engineer supports the Lead Engineer in managing large engineering projects and timelines; develops and reviews engineering designs; resolves complex technical challenges; and communicates project status and risks to stakeholders. The position includes designing overhead and underground distribution line projects and developing associated deliverables, while maintaining client relationships and identifying opportunities with prospective clients. Travel to project sites may be required 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; alternatively, 4–10 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program, according to the applicable experience pathway.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

An active EIT certificate in the United States is strongly preferred.
A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, and IKE.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Engineer with managing large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion and aligning them with organizational goals.
Assist the Lead Engineer in overseeing project timelines and supporting successful project delivery.
Design and implement engineering solutions for complex designs using advanced methodologies.
Review engineering and design drawings prepared by other engineers.
Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in specific engineering domains.
Mentor and coach mid-level and less experienced engineers and support their professional development.
Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance 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 work with business objectives.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights to stakeholders at all levels.
Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and training to enhance knowledge and professional networks.
Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.
Perform all aspects of overhead and underground distribution line project design, including line routing, finite element analysis, hardware and conductor selection, construction technical support, One-Calls, DOT and municipality permitting, right-of-way requests, and electrical one-line diagrams.
Develop an understanding of the deliverables required for each project, including plan and profiles, structure load analysis, structure framing, bills of materials, and design drawings.
Maintain relationships with existing clients and seek opportunities with prospective clients.