Lead electrical distribution engineering projects for electric utilities. Design, analyze, and quality-check distribution systems. Collaborate with clients and internal teams. Support both field and office-based engineering activities. Work within a hybrid model combining in-office and remote work
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of electrical distribution work packages
- Conduct engineering design and analysis for distribution systems
- Work on programmatic, capital, and reliability-focused designs including third-party attachments, make-ready projects, transformer loading, reconductoring, voltage conversions, distributed generation, FLISR, and underground systems
- Manage QAQC responsibilities for assigned engineering team
- Participate in quality reviews of team designs before client submission
- Review engineering design packages directly with clients
- Evaluate and organize existing program workloads
- Analyze project scope and maintain schedule alignment to support client priorities
- Engage directly with clients on an as-needed basis
- Provide engineering support during construction phases
- Conduct post-construction evaluations to confirm compliance with engineering and construction standards
- Coordinate with conflicting utilities and resolve field engineering design conflicts
- Assist in developing work permits, easements, and right-of-way applications
- Operate effectively in both field and office environments
- Perform site visits to collect field data for work package development
- Contribute to team hiring and future staffing decisions
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in electric distribution projects within a consulting firm or electric utility
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET-accredited institution; relevant experience may substitute for engineering-specific degree
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Experience in engineering design quality control processes
- Familiarity with pole loading software such as O-Calc or Pole Foreman and distribution pole analysis
- Ability to use personal vehicle for job-related travel, with reimbursement at IRS-approved rates
- Willingness to perform both field and office duties
- Ability to work in outdoor environments when necessary
- Must be able to conduct customer-site visits for field data collection
- Must hold a valid U.S. driver's license
Nice to Have
- EIT Certification
- Prior experience in QAQC roles
- Experience in cost estimation, bill of materials (BOM) development, and CIAC calculations
- Proven customer interaction experience
- Proficiency with STORMS software and GIS systems
- Previous leadership experience
Tech Stack
NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design, Field Data Collection, Client Design Standards, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, STORMS, GIS
Benefits
- Flexible work hours and arrangements
- Managers support career development and growth
- Support for obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Support for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Leadership training programs
- Formal mentorship opportunities
- Pathways to management roles
Compensation
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. Job-related travel reimbursed at IRS-approved rates
Work Arrangement
hybrid — Minneapolis, MN — 3 days/week in office, 2 days/week remote
Team
Part of Power Delivery Services Team; leads a team of engineers; interacts with internal teams and clients
- Fast paced
- Diverse work environment
- Encourages career development and growth
- Innovative and disruptive mindset
- Committed to quality and client service
- Outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo
Additional Information
- Position operates on a hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in office, 2 days/week remote
- Some customer-site visits are required for field data collection
- Ability to use personal vehicle for job-related travel is required
- Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required
- Original posting date: March 10, 2026
- Job requisition expected to remain open for at least 3 days from original posting date
- Ranked among Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR)
