Electrical Engineer – Distribution Design
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • Illinois • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $147,000 - $175,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
electrical distribution systemsdesign packagessystem calculationsvoltage dropshort-circuit analysisload analysisfeeder balancingconstruction drawingstechnical specificationssystem hardening
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering