Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer PE

Guernsey•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE) is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of electrical distribution projects while providing technical oversight, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationship management. This role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to drive high-quality project delivery and team development.

Requirements

ABET Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
5–10+ years of experience in electrical distribution planning and design
Demonstrated experience leading projects and/or mentoring junior staff
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems
Leadership and team development capability
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Client-focused mindset with strong relationship skills
Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Nice To Haves

Experience working with electric utilities, cooperatives, or similar clients preferred
Experience with RUS standards and documentation
NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA/NEC codes
Milsoft WindMil and LightTable
Protection coordination and recloser/breaker settings
Long Range Planning and Construction Work Plans
Periodic work order inspections
Transmission and Substation design experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead distribution planning and design from conceptual/feasibility through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
Perform and/or oversee engineering analysis using tools such as Milsoft WindMil and LightTable, coordination studies, protection settings, and system modeling, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis studies, Long-Range Planning Studies and Construction Work Plans for utilities, and periodic work order inspections and make-ready surveys for attachments.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, etc.).
Provide quality control and technical review of work produced by junior engineers.
Provide oversight of design/staking sub-consultants.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, project feedback and coaching, and career development support.
Assist in leading project teams, including task delegation, scheduling, and workload management.
Promote best practices, consistency, and continuous improvement across the team.
Contribute to developing and maintaining technical standards and processes.
Serve as a key point of contact for clients on assigned projects, participating in client meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts, and technical presentations at conferences.
Support staff in scope development, budget and schedule adherence, risk identification and mitigation, and assist with utility coordination and relocation planning.
Support business development efforts through proposal development, technical input for pursuits, and building and maintaining client relationships.
Contribute to improving project delivery processes and operational efficiency.