Senior Distribution Engineer – HV/UG Projects (On-Site)

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

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