Senior Distribution Engineer: Lead World‑Class Grid Design

ESPO Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior/Staff Distribution Engineer to lead design teams on 2.4kV–34.5kV distribution projects, overseeing design through construction and ensuring adherence to budgets and client needs.

You will review cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations, apply NESC standards, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals, QA/QC, and safety compliance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in distribution engineering (EPC experience preferred).
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years experience (EPC preferred) is required.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam required/considered when applicable.
• Engineering degree must be ABET-accredited.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams on 2.4kV–34.5kV distribution projects through design and construction.
• Oversee design and construction within budget and client needs.
• Review calculations (cable pulling, voltage drop, pole loading) and ensure accuracy.
• Apply NESC standards and utility specifications to designs.
• Develop schedules, scope, budgets, resources, and construction planning.
• Mentor engineers and designers; perform QA/QC on deliverables.
• Lead field inspections for overhead/underground facilities and safety compliance.
• Prepare technical reports for clients and publications; support sales pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Design engineering

NESC standards

QA/QC

Field inspections

Technical reporting

Client relations

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Right-of-way

Outage planning

Budgeting

Electrical distribution

Education

ABET-accredited degree in engineering

FE exam completed + 7 years experience

Master’s degree in Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

ESPO Corporation in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior/Staff Distribution Engineer to lead design teams on 2.4kV–34.5kV distribution projects, overseeing design through construction and ensuring adherence to budgets and client needs.

You will review cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations, apply NESC standards, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals, QA/QC, and safety compliance. Travel may be required.