Lead Electrical Distribution Design Engineer

Wade Trim; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking an Electrical Distribution Design Team Lead to support Michigan projects within the ICE team. You will oversee planning, design, and delivery of low-voltage distribution infrastructure, coordinating workload and ensuring safe, on-time execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight, and adherence to design standards, with opportunities to mentor a skilled design team and collaborate with clients across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical distribution design, preferably with a utility company or utility-focused consulting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in electric distribution design software and tools (Bentley Open Utilities, AutoCAD, MicroStation, PoleForeman, GIS).
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and guide designers and project teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, QA/QC skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for electrical distribution design activities, including planning and coordination of distribution capital projects.
• Lead design of overhead and underground distribution systems, ensuring compliance with standards, specs, and regulations.
• Direct and coordinate Designers and staff, assigning workload to support project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to define project requirements and communicate progress.
• Review and oversee design documents, calculations, and work packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform engineering analyses related to distribution design (voltage drop, pole loading, etc.).
• Conduct field/site assessments and feasibility studies for overhead/underground equipment.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for team designs and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Bentley Open Utilities

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PoleForeman

GIS

Work management systems

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma

Tools

Bentley Open Utilities

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PoleForeman

GIS

Job description

Wade Trim is seeking an Electrical Distribution Design Team Lead to support Michigan projects within the ICE team. You will oversee planning, design, and delivery of low-voltage distribution infrastructure, coordinating workload and ensuring safe, on-time execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight, and adherence to design standards, with opportunities to mentor a skilled design team and collaborate with clients across projects.