Electrical Distribution Lead Engineer

This role leads the delivery of electrical distribution projects up to 34.5 kV from initial design through execution. You will serve as a technical expert, mentor junior engineers, and take ownership of project success by managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects in advanced manufacturing, data centers, generative AI computing, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, and distributed infrastructure, while partnering directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive project outcomes.

You will also help shape project strategy, improve processes, and support overall business growth.

• Lead the execution of electrical distribution projects up to 34.5 kV from design through completion.
• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple projects, including calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations that meet project requirements and standards.
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations to support design decisions and ensure technical accuracy.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead larger production teams and coordinate multi-discipline activities, serving as the responsible charge for assigned projects.
• Provide technical leadership for overhead and underground distribution line projects and drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• Apply and enforce quality standards consistently, ensuring compliance with internal quality programs for all assigned tasks.
• Perform internal quality assurance technical reviews and ensure adherence to established procedures and best practices.
• Provide guidance and direction to other team members within the same project and discipline to support their development.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and tools.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to coordinate project activities and resolve technical issues.
• Identify key client interests and drivers and ensure these are reflected in project planning and execution.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and collaborate on effective solutions to maintain client satisfaction.
• Provide support for business development and pursuit activities, including technical input for proposals and presentations.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under the supervision of the Project Manager, ensuring proper documentation and control.
• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Review lower-level engineering work to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Oversee the collection, assimilation, and management of data required for engineering work and project documentation.
• Manage work assignments for project team members and ensure the quality and timeliness of their deliverables.
• Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work and resource planning meetings to align priorities and resources.
• Support engineering production for substation, renewables integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, data center integration, and BESS integration projects as required.

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in electrical distribution engineering.
• Experience managing engineering design services for overhead and underground distribution line projects for utilities, particularly in the 4 kV to 34.5 kV range.
• Proven ability to develop…