Lead Distribution Electrical Engineer

KDM Engineering; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Volunteer leave

Parental and maternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

KDM Engineering is expanding its presence in Pennsylvania with a new office and utility distribution project. We seek an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of utility distribution experience, including familiarity with PPL Electric Utilities standards, to lead and coordinate complex designs and provide technical guidance.

You will oversee QA/QC reviews, mentor team members, and collaborate with clients to ensure deliverables meet client standards and project requirements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering (or Electrical Engineering Technology) preferred.
• P.E. preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with Distribution Design; knowledge of PPL Electric Utilities standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects and project teams in mid-to-large scale electric distribution initiatives.
• Performs QA design reviews and peer reviews for project documents.
• Mentors project team members and assists in scoping documents and fees.
• Prepares and reviews project drawings in TED; resolves design questions and technical concerns.

Skills

Project leadership

QA/QC reviews

Client interfacing

Mentoring

Design coordination

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

P.E. license (preferred)

Tools

TED

Job description

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer by joining the KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm specializing in electric, substation, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering design and support services.

As part of our continued growth, we're expanding our presence in Pennsylvania with a new office and an exciting utility distribution project. We're seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of utility distribution experience with PPL Electric Utilities, to support this expansion.

You will lead and coordinate complex electric distribution designs, perform thorough QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables, and provide technical guidance to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with client standards.

Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Leads projects and project team in the execution of several mid-to-large scale projects
• Communicates and coordinates project activities with internal team members
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) design reviews and Peer Reviews for all project documents
• Performs peer reviews and mentors project team members
• Assists in the preparation of scoping documents and fees
• Prepares and reviews project drawings in TED
• Resolves design questions and technical concerns

Requirements:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Preferred
• P.E. Preferred
• 8 years minimum of experience with Distribution Design, experience preferred
• Knowledge of PPL Electric Utilities standards and distribution design practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards
• Ability to interface effectively with clients, employees, and management team is essential
• Motivated to continually take on more responsibility and lead the team

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver's License

Why Choose KDM

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• HSA & HRA
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Employee Assistance Program

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.