Senior Distribution Engineer

Westwood-Professional-Services; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services seeks a Senior Distribution Engineer to deliver cost-effective design and upgrades for overhead and underground distribution systems. You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across project lifecycles.

You will design line projects, perform load analysis, prepare BOMs, and support construction with technical guidance, DOT permitting, and ROW requests while traveling to project

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience as a Power Distribution Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment.
• ABET-accredited engineering program bachelor’s degree required.
• 4-10 years with a master’s degree acceptable.
• Active EIT strongly preferred; P.E. license beneficial.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project).

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Engineer in managing large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee project timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Design and implement innovative engineering solutions for complex designs.
• Provide peer reviews on engineering/design drawings.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and conduct training to enhance team skills.
• Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety/design standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering with business objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel to project sites as needed to gather data and interface with clients.

Skills

Power distribution

Mentoring

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Civil/Structural/Mechanical or multi-disciplinary engineering

M.S. in Electrical/Civil/Structural/Mechanical or multi-disciplinary engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

PoleForeman

PolyWater Pull-Planner

O-Calc

SPIDAcalc

GIS

IKE

Job description

Description

The Senior Distribution Engineer is primarily responsible for the cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power distribution systems for our clients using various software systems and engineering/construction standards. The Senior Distribution Engineer ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and safety code requirements. The Senior Distribution Engineer will act as a mentor to less experienced engineers on their team and, at times, will work closely with engineers performing substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Assist Lead Engineer in managing large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.


• Assist Lead Engineer in overseeing project timelines ensuring successful delivery.


• Design and implement innovative engineering solutions for complex designs utilizing advanced methodologies.


• Provide accurate peer reviews on engineering/design drawings created by engineers.


• Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in specific engineering domains.


• Mentor and coach mid-level engineers fostering their professional growth and development.


• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge.


• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges.


• Ensure all engineering work complies with industry safety/design standards and best practices.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.


• Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels.


• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and training to enhance knowledge and network.


• Willingness to travel to project sites, as necessary, to gather data and interface with clients.


• Perform all aspects of designing OH/UG distribution line projects. (line routing, finite element analysis, hardware/conductor selection, technical support during construction, One-Calls, DOT and municipality permitting, right-of-way requests, electrical one-line diagrams)


• Develop an understanding of each deliverable necessary for the project at hand. Including, but not limited to, plan & profiles, structure load analysis, structure framing, bill of materials and design drawings.


• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience as a Power Distribution Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment.


• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET- accredited engineering program.

OR

• 4-10 years of relevant experience as a Power Distribution Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment.


• Master's Degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET- accredited engineering program.


• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of assigned projects.


• Must be able to effectively manage a significant number of projects and mentor less experienced engineers while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.


• Advanced knowledge of overhead and/or underground Distribution facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.


• Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards


• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):

• An active EIT Certificate in the US is strongly preferred.


• P.E. License


• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, IKE

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.