Senior Distribution Engineer

SSi People; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SSi People seeks a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric utility distribution work from concept through construction. The role emphasizes technical depth, project leadership, and client-facing communication for overhead and underground distribution designs.

In this on-site Albuquerque position, you will guide design teams through full project lifecycles, develop voltage packages, review calculations against NESC and utility standards, and contribute to plans, budgets, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical distribution engineering experience.
• Experience leading overhead and underground distribution design projects (2.4kV–34.5kV).
• Ability to lead project execution, review engineering calculations, and perform QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, utility standards, power flow, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with distribution design software, GIS, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of easements, right-of-way (ROW), permitting, and construction methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• ABET-accredited Engineering degree required (PE License preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead design project teams through the full design and construction process for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects.
• Develop distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground work, including equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Review distribution calculations such as cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading, while applying strong knowledge of NESC standards, utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Support project planning and delivery by contributing to schedules, scope, budget, resource forecasting, construction planning, change orders, quality control reviews, field inspections, and client communication.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

NESC knowledge

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

PE License preferred

Tools

GIS

Distribution design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Distribution Engineer

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer opportunity that offers the chance to lead complex electric utility distribution work from concept through construction. Our team is presenting a role where technical depth, project leadership, and client-facing communication all come together to support impactful overhead and underground distribution designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design project teams through the full design and construction process for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects.
• Develop distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground work, including equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Review distribution calculations such as cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading, while applying strong knowledge of NESC standards, utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Support project planning and delivery by contributing to schedules, scope, budget, resource forecasting, construction planning, change orders, quality control reviews, field inspections, and client communication.

Required

• 7+ years of electrical distribution engineering experience.
• Experience leading overhead and underground distribution design projects (2.4kV–34.5kV).
• Ability to lead project execution, review engineering calculations, and perform QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, utility standards, power flow, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with distribution design software, GIS, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of easements, right-of-way (ROW), permitting, and construction methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• ABET-accredited Engineering degree required (PE License preferred).

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.