Utility Distribution Planner III

E2 Consulting Engineers•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is seeking a skilled Utility Distribution Planner to support major electric utility clients — including public utility commissions — across the country. This role focuses on the full lifecycle of electric service installations: reviewing applications, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing cost estimates and bills of materials, conducting field inspections, and delivering construction-ready job packages. The position requires the candidate to be local to the Bay Area.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma.
7+ years of experience in utility distribution planning or electric utility project review.
Familiarity with utility infrastructure planning workflows, including application review, RFI response, cost estimating, and job package preparation.
Working understanding of NESC, GO 95 & 128(California), or similar standards.
Ability to perform field inspections and document findings per client or agency standards.
Detail-oriented with the ability to review submittals and thoroughly check work.
Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, developers, and public agency stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting/design, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in utility infrastructure planning or electric utility project coordination.
Experience supporting public utility clients (e.g., municipal utilities, public utility commissions).
Advanced understanding of NESC, GO 95 (California), or similar standards.
Experience preparing bills of materials, cost estimates, and construction-ready job packages.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools for reviewing design submittals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides project oversight and mentorship to peers and technical assistance for all project scope & determinations during daily operations.
Review electric service applications for installations of temporary and permanent overhead and underground utility and service facilities.
Review and provide comments on project submittments throughout the project life cycle.
Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare initial bill of materials and cost estimates for utility service applications.
Perform field inspections and prepare field reports in accordance with client and city standards.
Prepare complete job packages containing all final information needed to construct each project.
Validate design information such as structure type, conductor specifications, material standards, and constructability against utility standards.
Attend scheduling, coordination, and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders (utility clients, contractors, developers, and other agencies).
Collaborate effectively in a team environment to meet project scope, schedule, and budget.
Other duties as assigned.