Senior Electrical Designer – Distribution (Hybrid/Onsite)

American Society of Interior Designers; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SDG&E is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Designer III to support electric distribution design within the distribution engineering organization. The role focuses on reviewing, coordinating, and QA/QC of distribution designs to ensure compliance with SDG&E standards and customer requirements.

The position requires 10+ years of utility design experience, strong knowledge of transformers, overhead/underground distribution, and ability to lead design reviews with internal teams and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of utility design experience.
• Experience at Designer III level or equivalent senior utility design position.
• Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems and SDG&E standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and quality-check distribution designs for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate projects from design through approval with internal and external teams.
• Verify design packages, calculations, and drawings before final approval.
• Mentor less experienced designers and external designers.
• Interface with stakeholders, construction teams, and third-party firms.
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and operational objectives.

Skills

Electrical design

QA/QC

Design reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

SDG&E is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Designer III to support electric distribution design within the distribution engineering organization. The role focuses on reviewing, coordinating, and QA/QC of distribution designs to ensure compliance with SDG&E standards and customer requirements.

The position requires 10+ years of utility design experience, strong knowledge of transformers, overhead/underground distribution, and ability to lead design reviews with internal teams and