Electrical Engineer – Distribution Design

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Electrical Engineer leading design of distribution systems and developing design packages for utility projects. Collaborating with teams for system upgrades and ensuring compatibility with utility standards.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, typically ranging from 4 kV to 35 kV.
Develop design packages for:
New distribution lines and system expansions
System hardening and resiliency upgrades
Reconductoring and voltage conversion projects
Service extensions and customer interconnections.
Prepare construction drawings, material lists, staking sheets, and technical specifications.
Perform system calculations including:
Voltage drop
Short-circuit analysis
Load analysis and feeder balancing.
Apply utility standards, specifications, and design criteria to distribution projects.
Coordinate designs with transmission, substation, protection, and civil teams.
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Support construction through:
Review of contractor submittals
Responses to RFIs
Site visits and field observations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
Minimum 8 years of experience in electric distribution engineering.
Prior experience working with:
Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs)
Public utilities or cooperatives
Utility engineering consulting firms
Strong understanding of distribution system operations and utility standards.
Proven ability to lead engineering tasks and collaborate across disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical distribution systemsdesign packagessystem calculationsvoltage dropshort-circuit analysisload analysisfeeder balancingconstruction drawingstechnical specificationssystem hardening

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering