Distribution Engineer II

KDM Engineering; Chesterbrook (PA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

KDM Engineering in Chesterbrook, PA, is seeking an experienced Distribution Engineer II to lead distribution engineering projects, mentor engineers, and provide technical guidance for utility clients. The role blends hands-on design work with project leadership in a hybrid, full-time setting.

You’ll work with AutoCAD, TED, and MS Office to produce quality electrical designs, understand customer drawings and load letters, and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering degree.
• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, TED, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of PPL Electric Utilities standards and distribution design practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bill of materials.
• Proficiency in power engineering theories and principles.
• Research engineering and design issues and prepare recommendations.
• Understand power distribution systems and work across multiple teams.
• Demonstrate project management and quantitative/analytical skills.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TED

Microsoft Office

Job description

Distribution Engineer II – Electric Utilities

Chesterbrook, PA| Hybrid | Full-time

KDM Engineering is seeking an experiencedDistribution Engineer II to join our growing team in Pennsylvania. In this role, you’ll lead distribution engineering projects, provide technical guidance to project teams, and help deliver safe, reliable, and constructible solutions for our utility clients.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced distribution engineering professional who enjoys both hands‑on technical work and project leadership. You’ll collaborate directly with clients, mentor developing engineers, contribute to complex utility projects, and play an important role in expanding KDM’s growing distribution capabilities in Pennsylvania.

What You’ll Do

• Design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bill of materials
• Proficiency of power engineering theories and principles.
• Proficiency of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing recommendations.
• Understanding of power distribution systems.
• Ability to understand complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Quantitative and analytical skill set.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing demands.
• Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Engineering field.

What We’re Looking For

• BS Electrical Engineering degree.
• 4+ years of prior industry experience.
• Proficient in the use of all software needed to produce quality electrical design drawings such as AutoCAD, TED, Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of PPL Electric Utilities standards and distribution design practices is preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze customer’s electrical, architectural, and structural drawings, one‑line diagram and load letters.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000.00 per year

About KDM

Founded in 2012 by Kimberly D. Moore, KDM Engineering is a certified WBE/MBE professional engineering firm specializing in power utility design, natural gas distribution, telecommunications, and substation engineering. Headquartered in Chicago, KDM also has offices across Maryland, Indiana, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Our vision is to challenge and change energy infrastructure to help light up the world. We believe technical excellence, innovation, and diverse perspectives make our teams stronger and help us solve complex problems more creatively.

KDM also supports the next generation of engineers through Calculated Genius, a nonprofit providing STEM programs and scholarships for underrepresented youth.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Medical insurance with HMO, PPO, and HDHP options, including HSA
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options
• Front-loaded PTO for full‑time employees
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Volunteer PTO up to 40 hours
• Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of parental leave
• Professional sabbatical 3 weeks of paid leave every 5 years

Our Mission

KDM Engineering is engineering what’s next. Through technical excellence, innovative thinking, and strong partnerships, we create infrastructure solutions that move communities, industries, and ideas forward. We’re not just solving for today. We’re building smarter, stronger, more resilient systems for the future

Grow With Us

• PE licensure support and exam reimbursement
• Project leadership exposure
• And much more!

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

• A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions or projects.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment is subject to successful completion of our required pre‑employment screening, including background and drug screening.

KDM Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.