Power Distribution Engineer

Job Details:A well-established and rapidly expanding power engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Power Distribution Engineer to support a growing book of utility clients across the Midwest and beyond. This is a long-term contract-to-hire engagement with a firm looking to convert — this is a pipeline into a permanent seat on a team that's actively scaling.

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ResponsibilitiesDesign and engineer overhead and underground power distribution systems — pole replacements, line routing, rebuilds, and tie-line programs across multiple utility clientsProduce full project deliverables: construction plan drawings, work location notes, bills of materials, one-line diagrams, and permitting / ROW documentationPerform hardware and conductor selection, finite element analysis, and technical support during construction phasesCoordinate DOT, municipality permitting, One-Calls, and right-of-way requests across project sitesConduct and coordinate internal and external design reviews prior to final client submissionPerform field work when required — site visits for data collection, client interface, and design validation via company vehicleSupport team growth over time — this role has a clear path to leading a small team within the first year
Required skills4-8+ years of power distribution engineering experience — overhead-primary; underground-only backgrounds will not be consideredBackground working within the ComEd / Exelon system is a strong differentiator — Asset Suite 8, TED, CEGIS experience a significant plusCAD proficiency required — AutoCAD is the primary tool for distribution design work on this teamSelf-starter mentality — this role operates with autonomy and eventual team leadership; ability to manage multiple projects independently is essentialStrong communication and leadership presence — must be well-spoken xzbcwsv and confident walking through design methodology with clients and field crewsValid driver's license and ability to perform field work in varying outdoor conditions; company vehicle provided
Nice to haveEIT with path toward PE registrationAvangrid territory exposure — NYSEG, RG&E, CMP standardsPoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner experienceExperience working across multi-client utility portfolios simultaneouslyBSEE, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering — ABET accredited; education flex considered for the right experience profile