Distribution Engineer (PE) Quality Control Oversight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Distribution Engineer with an active PE license to lead QA/QC oversight on electric utility distribution projects. This role supports design review and construction activities, ensuring deliverables meet codes and client requirements. Remote work is possible.

The position emphasizes mentoring engineers and coordinating QC milestones with project managers, while maintaining safety and client standards across overhead and underground designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one US state.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering.
• Demonstrated experience performing technical reviews and/or leading QC/QA for engineering deliverables.
• Knowledge of electric utility distribution standards and codes (NESC, NEC, OSHA).
• Ability to review utility drawings, one-lines, specifications, and material standards; strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform limited local travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Quality Control lead/reviewer for distribution engineering deliverables (designs, plans, calculations, specs, BOM).
• Follow QA/QC workflows to verify completeness, constructability, and compliance with client standards and codes.
• Perform independent technical reviews of overhead/underground distribution designs and related systems.
• Review staking sheets, plan-and-profile drawings, loading calculations, grounding, clearances, and equipment ratings; coordinate with protection/controls.

Skills

PE license

QC leadership

Electrical engineering

6+ years exp

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD

Work Management Systems

Job description

About the Company

United Utility Services is a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, delivering power delivery solutions that are safe, engineered smart, and customer‑centric. We serve as the parent company to industry‑leading contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Distribution Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead technical quality control (QC) oversight on electric utility distribution infrastructure projects. The role supports project teams with QA/QC through design review and construction activities, ensuring deliverables meet codes, standards, and client requirements. Remote work is possible.

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.
• Review staking sheets, plan‑and‑profile drawings, structure loading/strength calculations, guying, grounding, clearances, and equipment ratings; confirm coordination with protection and controls requirements.
• 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 and participate in lessons‑learned reviews.
• Interface with utility clients, municipalities, and stakeholders 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 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 discipline) from an accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain additional licensure as required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of electric utility distribution standards, construction practices, and applicable codes/regulations (e.g., NESC, NEC, OSHA).
• Ability to review and interpret utility drawings, one‑lines, specifications, and material standards; strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective review comments and 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 or stamping distribution design packages where permitted.
• 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 use of required PPE. Travel is expected to be limited and based on project needs.

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; and short‑term and long‑term disability.

Salary Range

$120,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually.

Contact

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