Senior Distribution Engineer - Onsite, 12-Month Contract

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead design teams on 2.4kV to 34.5kV utility projects in Albuquerque, NM. This onsite role emphasizes design leadership, client liaison, and adherence to safety and QA/QC standards.

The incumbent will manage schedules, budgets, change orders, and vendor relationships while mentoring engineers and preparing technical reports for clients and publications.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.
• Expert knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members; ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Review various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, resource forecasting, and construction planning.
• Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions.
• Oversee or perform Quality Control reviews of project deliverables.
• Oversee or perform construction administration activities.
• Lead field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private electric utility systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction by mentoring less experienced engineers and designers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Power flow

Construction methods

MS Office

GIS

Easements/ROW

Communication

Project leadership

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

QA/QC

Travel

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

ABET-accredited Engineering Technology with FE

ABET-accredited MS in Engineering

Tools

Design software

GIS

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead design teams on 2.4kV to 34.5kV utility projects in Albuquerque, NM. This onsite role emphasizes design leadership, client liaison, and adherence to safety and QA/QC standards.

The incumbent will manage schedules, budgets, change orders, and vendor relationships while mentoring engineers and preparing technical reports for clients and publications.