Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE)

Guernsey • Oklahoma City, OK

13d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE) leads the planning, design, and execution of electrical distribution projects, providing technical oversight, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationship management. The role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver high-quality projects and develop the team.

The position leads distribution planning and design from conceptual and feasibility stages through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. It performs or oversees engineering analyses, coordination studies, protection settings, system modeling, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis studies, utility planning studies, inspections, and make-ready surveys. The engineer ensures compliance with applicable standards and reviews work produced by junior engineers and design/staking sub-consultants.

The role also supports project teams through task delegation, scheduling, workload management, coaching, and development of technical standards and processes. It serves as a client contact on assigned projects, participates in meetings and presentations, and supports scope, budget, schedule, risk, utility coordination, and relocation planning. Additional contributions include proposal development, technical input for pursuits, client relationship building, and improving project delivery and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical distribution planning and design.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and/or mentoring junior staff.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 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 and strong relationship skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods, up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to walk within the office or on job sites, 25% of the time.
• Full range of motion for site-based work, including stooping and standing, 25% of the time.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and copier.
• Effective verbal communication and clear visual focus on screen-based work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of field equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with electric utilities, cooperatives, or similar clients.
• Experience with RUS standards and documentation.
• Experience with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical distribution planning and design from conceptual and feasibility stages through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Perform or oversee engineering analysis using tools such as Milsoft WindMil and LightTable.
• Perform or oversee coordination studies, protection settings, and system modeling.
• Perform or oversee Arc Flash Hazard Analysis studies.
• Prepare Long-Range Planning Studies and Construction Work Plans for utilities.
• Conduct periodic work order inspections and make-ready surveys for attachments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC.
• Provide quality control and technical review of work produced by junior engineers.
• Provide oversight of design and staking sub-consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, project feedback, coaching, and career development support.
• Assist in leading project teams through 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 client contact on assigned projects and participate in client meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts.
• Deliver technical presentations at conferences.
• Support scope development, budget and schedule adherence, risk identification and mitigation, and utility coordination and relocation planning.
• Support business development through proposal development, technical input for pursuits, and building and maintaining client relationships.
• Contribute to improving project delivery processes and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• Collaborative teams and meaningful projects.

What This Job Offers

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