Distribution Engineer (PE) Quality Control Oversight

Summit Underground Services; Commerce City (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA / FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services in Commerce City, CO seeks a Distribution Engineer with a PE license to lead QA/QC for electric utility distribution projects. You will ensure designs meet codes, standards, and client requirements while mentoring team members.

The role involves design reviews, field support, and coordination with project managers. Travel and remote work options may apply; a strong background in QA/QC is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Active PE license in at least one US state; ability to obtain additional licensure as required by project needs.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering (overhead and/or underground).
• Demonstrated experience performing technical reviews and/or leading QA/QC for engineering deliverables.
• Working knowledge of electric utility distribution standards, construction practices, and applicable codes/regulations (NESC/NEC/OSHA).
• Ability to review and interpret utility drawings, one-lines, specifications, and material standards; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC reviews for electric utility distribution designs and BOMs.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and applicable codes.
• Review overhead and underground distribution designs and staking sheets.
• Mentor engineers and drafters; promote design quality and standardization.
• Coordinate QC milestones with project managers and document dispositions.

Skills

Strong written and verbal

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD platforms

Design/analysis software

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 7/23/2026

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable


• 401(k) with company match


• paid time off


• company-paid holidays


• short and long-term disability

Salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location: Commerce City, CO and various locations.

About The Role

We are seeking a Distribution Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to provide technical leadership and quality control (QC) oversight for electric utility distribution infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for supporting project teams QA/QC through design review and construction support activities while ensuring engineering deliverables meet applicable codes, utility standards, and client requirements. This position has possibility of being remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Quality Control lead/reviewer for electric utility distribution engineering deliverables, including designs, plans, calculations, specifications, and bill of materials.


• Work within established QA/QC workflows and review processes to verify completeness, constructability, and compliance with client standards and applicable codes.


• Perform independent technical reviews of distribution designs such as overhead and underground systems, pole replacements, reconductoring, voltage conversion, capacitor banks, regulator placements, pad-mount equipment, switchgear, and network/spot systems (as applicable to the client).


• Review staking sheets, plan-and-profile drawings, structure loading/strength calculations, guying, grounding, clearances, and equipment ratings; confirm coordination with protection and controls requirements when applicable.


• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, designers, and drafters; support continuous improvement of design quality and standardization.


• Coordinate with project managers to align QC milestones with schedules; document QC comments, dispositions, and corrective actions.


• Support client/utility standards maintenance efforts (typical details, material standards, drafting standards) and participate in lessons-learned reviews.


• Interface with utility clients, municipalities, and stakeholders as needed to clarify requirements, resolve design issues, and support permitting.


• Provide construction support including RFIs, field issue resolutions, and as-built reviews; support outage planning and work package readiness as required.


• Maintain familiarity with relevant tools and systems (as applicable), such as GIS, work management systems, CAD platforms, and design/analysis software.


• Support proposal development and scope definition for distribution engineering and QC services.


• Uphold safety, ethics, and compliance expectations; demonstrate professional responsibility consistent with PE licensure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or closely related engineering discipline) from an accredited institution.


• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain additional licensure as required by project needs.


• Typically, 6+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering (overhead and/or underground) within a consulting firm, utility, or contractor environment.


• Demonstrated experience performing technical reviews and/or leading QC/QA for engineering deliverables.


• Working knowledge of electric utility distribution standards, construction practices, and applicable codes/regulations (e.g., NESC; NEC where applicable; OSHA awareness).


• Ability to review and interpret utility drawings, one-lines, specifications, and material standards; strong attention to detail.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear review comments and coordinate issue resolution.


• Proficiency with common engineering and office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office); ability to learn client-specific design/work management systems.


• Valid driver's license and ability to perform limited local travel/field visits as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume utility distribution programs involving overhead and underground distribution design packages.


• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and/or stamping distribution design packages (as allowed/required by jurisdiction and client).


• Familiarity with pole loading/analysis tools and methods; experience reviewing structure class, loading cases, and clearance compliance.


• Experience with client distribution design platforms and data environments (e.g., GIS-based design, CAD standards, work management systems).


• Understanding of distribution protection concepts (fusing, reclosers, sectionalizing, coordination) and voltage regulation.


• Experience supporting make-ready/attachment coordination, joint-use design, and communications attachments.


• Prior involvement in developing QC plans, checklists, and metrics; experience leading corrective/preventive actions.


• Project management exposure (scope, schedule, budget) and client-facing consulting experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based with occasional field visits to distribution facilities and job sites. Field work may involve walking on uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Travel is expected to be limited and based on project needs.

Additional Notes

Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: \"Are you currently employed by the Company?\" For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Accessibility

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