Senior Electrical Engineer- Utility Projects

1688 Disney Photo Imaging, LLC.

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 134,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Disney Photo Imaging, LLC seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Projects to support Reedy Creek Energy Services on capital and maintenance projects for the electric distribution system. You will plan, design, coordinate field activities, and document to deliver projects safely on schedule and within budget while meeting technical standards.

The role requires coordinating with operations, GIS, and contractors, developing scopes, schedules, and cost plans, and assisting with commissioning and

Qualifications

Utility experience in high voltage (up to 15kV) electric distribution systems.
Experience with underground infrastructure like cables, vaults, manholes, switchgear.
5+ years in electrical distribution.
Proficiency with diagnostic and performance monitoring tools.
Proactive problem-solving with cross-team collaboration.
Strong organization and communication for a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Manage external design firms to meet project requirements, quality, schedules, and budget.
Support underground distribution project planning and execution (cable replacements, duct banks, switchgear upgrades).
Assist with scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans for projects.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, GIS, construction, and contractors to align design intent.
Prepare project documentation: drawings, specs, bid packages, submittals, as-builts.
Visit sites to verify underground conditions and support construction.

Skills

HV distribution up to 15kV

Underground infrastructure

5+ years electrical distribution

Diagnostics tools

Cross-team collaboration

Organization & communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Utility Projects

Req ID: 10155019

Job Description: The Senior Electrical Engineer- Projects supports the Reedy Creek Energy Services Project Management Department in the successful execution of capital and maintenance projects for the utility’s electric distribution system. This role assists with project planning, design coordination, field support, and documentation to ensure projects are delivered safely on schedule, and within budget while meeting technical standards and operational needs. Working with operations and project managers, the Electrical Engineer- Projects helps integrate engineering requirements into project workflows, ensures accurate communication between stakeholders, and supports construction activities from initiation through closeout. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build technical and project delivery skills in a utility environment. This position reports to the Manager of Projects, Electrical.

What You Will Do

Manage and oversee external design firms to ensure engineering designs meet project requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget constraints

Support the planning and execution of underground electric distribution projects, including cable replacements, duct bank installations, switchgear upgrades, and associated communication or SCADA improvements

Assist project managers with developing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans for assigned projects

Coordinate with engineering, operations, GIS, construction crews, and external contractors to ensure project requirements and design intent are clearly understood

Help prepare project documentation including drawings, specifications, bid packages, submittal reviews, and as-built records

Conduct on-site field visits to verify existing underground conditions, support construction activities, and track project progress

Assist with project risk identification and mitigation, including reliability and outage impact assessments

Maintain accurate and organized project files, tracking logs, and records to support project reporting and compliance needs

Provide support for commissioning activities, equipment testing, and project closeout deliverables

Participate in troubleshooting efforts for distribution equipment or systems related to ongoing project work

Must be flexible and available to respond to after-hour emergencies under short notice, including responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift

Required Qualifications & Skills

Utility experience in high voltage (up to 15kV) electric distribution systems

Proficiency in the design and/or installation understanding of electrical distribution systems, with interest in underground infrastructure such as cables, vaults, manholes, and switchgear

5+ years of experience in electrical distribution

Proficiency with diagnostic and performance monitoring tools

Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams

Strong organizational and communication skills suited for a project-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

8 years of experience in electric distribution

Experience with design and construction of various electrical transmission, substation or distribution systems, material and equipment (69kV and 12kV)

Registration as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of Florida

Proven ability to negotiate effective decision-making with clients and internal/external service providers across all project phases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life.

This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide.

Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $100,100.00 to $134,200.00 per year.

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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