Senior Electric Power Distribution Engineer

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems in Lawrenceburg, TN, seeks a Senior GWS Engineer to plan, design, monitor, and operate the electric system, including transmission, distribution, substations, and services.

The role focuses on NEC/NESC/APPA safety standards, protection studies, field surveys, and coordinating with customers and crews. Requires extensive experience; PE preferred and TVPPA certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience.
• TVPPA Power Distribution Engineer Certificate is required.
• PE license is preferred.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Approve drawings and cost estimates in the Engineering Supervisor’s absence.
• Coordinate development of protection, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and power quality studies.
• Prepare estimates on labor, material, construction, and equipment costs.
• Serve as primary contact for large commercial and industrial developments.
• Operate SCADA and AMI systems to assist power crews.

Skills

Policy adherence

Safety compliance

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Overtime willingness

OSHA safety

Outdoor/indoor work

Education

Tennessee Driver's License

TVPPA Power Distribution Engineer Certificate

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

SCADA

AMI software

Outage Management System (OMS)

GPS mapping software

Job description

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems in Lawrenceburg, TN, seeks a Senior GWS Engineer to plan, design, monitor, and operate the electric system, including transmission, distribution, substations, and services.

The role focuses on NEC/NESC/APPA safety standards, protection studies, field surveys, and coordinating with customers and crews. Requires extensive experience; PE preferred and TVPPA certificate.