Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE)

Guernsey•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who is ready to step into a leadership capacity—guiding projects, mentoring others, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. 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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with electric utilities, cooperatives, or similar clients preferred
Experience with RUS standards and documentation
Experience with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA/NEC codes
Experience with Milsoft WindMil and LightTable
Experience with Protection coordination and recloser/breaker settings
Experience with Long Range Planning and Construction Work Plans
Experience with 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
Perform and/or oversee coordination studies, protection settings, and system modeling
Perform and/or oversee Arc Flash Hazard Analysis studies
Perform and/or oversee Long-Range Planning Studies and Construction Work Plans for utilities
Perform and/or oversee 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.
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts.
Technical presentations at conferences.
Support staff in scope development, budget and schedule adherence, and risk identification and mitigation.
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.