Distribution Engineer

Stanley Consultants; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership opportunities

401K matching

Profit-sharing contributions

Tuition assistance and professionalSoc

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Austin, TX, seeks a Distribution Engineer with strong design and leadership skills for a hybrid role. You will design distribution facilities, review projects, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with clients on long-range planning and protection studies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical utility distribution, a Texas PE or plan to obtain within 6 months, and solid communication skills in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in structural or electrical engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong motivation and willingness to take on increasing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with distribution construction standards and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience reviewing designs and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Apply the National Electrical Safety Code to provide strength and clearance calculations for design of electrical distribution facilities (overhead and underground).
• Perform construction inspection using the same tools and standards.
• Utilize distribution system analysis software to evaluate steady-state and transient conditions, develop long-range and capital construction planning studies, and perform protective coordination studies.
• Contribute to other distribution engineering services, including power quality reviews, reliability, distribution automation, smart grid, and communications.
• Review designs completed by other distribution engineers or designers.
• Mentor and lead less experienced distribution designers and engineers.
• Assume project lead responsibilities, including meeting production targets, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Assist in marketing opportunities with key clients and respond to RFPs/RFQs as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Business development support

Mentoring/leadership

NESC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Overview

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning global consulting engineering firm with a focus on culture, values, and ethics. We serve the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, and operate as an employee-owned organization with a People First approach.

Position

Distribution Engineer – Austin, TX (hybrid). The role may be remote within Texas. Primary responsibilities center on electric utility distribution system design, analysis, planning, protection, and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Apply the National Electrical Safety Code to provide strength and clearance calculations for design of electrical distribution facilities (overhead and underground).
• Perform construction inspection using the same tools and standards.
• Utilize distribution system analysis software to evaluate steady-state and transient conditions, develop long-range and capital construction planning studies, and perform protective coordination studies.
• Contribute to other distribution engineering services, including power quality reviews, reliability, distribution automation, smart grid, and communications.
• Review designs completed by other distribution engineers or designers.
• Mentor and lead less experienced distribution designers and engineers.
• Assume project lead responsibilities, including meeting production targets, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Assist in marketing opportunities with key clients and respond to RFPs/RFQs as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of increasing responsibility in the electrical utility market.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Strong motivation for success and willingness to take on increasing responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of distribution construction standards and the National Electric Safety Code.
• Familiarity with USDA Rural Utilities Services design bulletins and lending program requirements for planning and design.
• Proficiency in design, construction, and maintenance practices of electrical distribution systems; ability to recognize constructability concerns.
• Experience reviewing designs completed by others in the team.
• Ability to mentor and lead less experienced designers and engineers.
• Ability to assume project lead responsibilities, including production targets, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to support business development efforts and respond to client opportunities.

Work-Life Balance and Benefits

• Flexible work options to support work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Member-owned structure and ownership alignment with client satisfaction and company performance.
• Paid time away including holidays, PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, wellness resources).
• Financial benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plan features.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition assistance and professional society memberships.
• Stock ownership opportunities, 401K matching, and profit-sharing contributions.

Equal Opportunity and Policies

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be the property of Stanley Consultants. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about or discuss pay, except as required by law and company policy.