Electric Distribution Standards Engineer – Entry, Staff, Senior, Principal

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 85,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado seeks engineers to develop technical expertise, perform plans and investigations, and lead project phases from design to commissioning. This role emphasizes field oversight, documentation, and coordination with interns, drafters, technicians, and vendors.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree with relevant experience, EIT/FE preferred at Entry/Staff levels, and PE at higher levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum is required.
EIT/FE Certification or strong preference at Entry/Staff levels; PE registration may be required at Senior/Principal levels as per business need.
Senior level requires 5+ years with EIT/FE or 7+ years without EIT/FE; Principal requires 9+ years with PE or 15+ years without PE.
0+ years relevant experience for Entry Engineer; 2+ for Staff; 5+ with EIT/FE or 7+ without for Senior; 9+ with PE or 15+ without for Principal.
Experience with distribution utility equipment and familiarity with utility engineering software are beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty.
Perform plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment work within a defined scope.
Lead small-medium, non-critical projects and provide field oversight of critical projects under direction.
Support development of technical documentation, including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards.
Utilize and assist with development of procedures.
Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory activities.
Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections under direct supervision.
Coordinate or lead project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning.
Support bid and evaluation processes through basic analysis and calculations.
Communicate with business areas, outside customers, and vendors.
Coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, and others.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management for engineering projects.
Continuously develop technical skills and competencies.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Field Engineering Oversight

Budgeting

Estimating

Calculations

Design Development

Testing

Procurement Support

Commissioning

Regulatory Compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Electrical engineering degree preferred

Tools

Utility Engineering Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

• Develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty
• Perform plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment work within a defined scope
• Lead small-medium, non-critical projects and provide field oversight of critical projects under direction
• Support development of technical documentation, including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards
• Utilize and assist with development of procedures
• Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory activities
• Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections under direct supervision
• Coordinate or lead project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning
• Support bid and evaluation processes through basic analysis and calculations
• Communicate with business areas, outside customers, and vendors
• Coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, and others
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management for engineering projects
• Continuously develop technical skills and competencies

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum; electrical engineering degree preferred
0+ years relevant engineering experience for Entry Engineer level
2+ years relevant engineering experience for Staff Engineer level
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required, or 7+ years without EIT/FE, for Senior Engineer level
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required, or 15+ years without PE, for Principal Engineer level
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies established for the applicable engineering level
EIT/FE preferred or strongly preferred at Entry and Staff levels
PE registration may be required depending on business need at Senior level
PE registration required for Principal Engineer level when paired with 9+ years of experience
Experience with communications related to distribution utility equipment preferred
Familiarity with technology and software used in utility engineering beneficial and preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates technical expertise in engineering, with a focus on project management, field oversight, and technical documentation. Proficient in budgeting, estimating, and providing support for operations and regulatory activities.

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