Electrical Engineer - Distribution Design
Job in
Tallahassee, Franklin County, Florida, 32318, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.
Electrical Engineer – Distribution Design Position:
Full-Time
Location:
Any (Florida and Illinois preferred)
Licensing:
Professional Engineer (PE) Required About the Role Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Distribution System Design to support electric utility and power delivery projects. This senior-level role is ideal for a Professional Engineer with strong experience in utility distribution systems, including overhead and underground distribution, system upgrades, reliability improvements, and customer-driven projects.
The successful candidate will bring technical depth, leadership capability, and hands-on experience supporting transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities, municipal power providers, or utility engineering consultants.
Key Responsibilities Distribution Engineering & Design 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
Utility Coordination & System Integration Apply utility standards, specifications, and design criteria to distribution projects.
Coordinate designs with transmission, substation, protection, and civil teams.
Support integration of:
Distribution automation
Voltage regulation equipment
Protective devices (reclosers, sectionalizers, fuses)
Ensure compatibility with existing utility systems and operational practices.
Project Leadership & Technical Oversight Serve as lead engineer or subject matter expert for distribution design efforts.
Provide technical guidance and QA/QC reviews for drawings, calculations, and design deliverables.
Support project managers with:
Scope development
Cost estimates
Schedule planning
Risk identification
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Industry Tools & Standards Design in accordance with applicable standards and codes, including:
NESCIEEEANSINEC (as applicable)
Utility-specific distribution standards
Utilize commonly used software and tools:
CYME, Synergi, or Wind Mil (preferred)
SKM, ETAP, or Easy Power Auto CAD or Micro Station Maintain working knowledge of distribution construction practices and materials.
Client & Field Support Work directly with electric utilities, municipalities, and power providers.
Support construction through:
Review of contractor submittals
Responses to RFIsSite visits and field observations
Provide engineering support to resolve constructability or operational issues.
Required Qualifications 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with storm hardening, grid modernization, or resiliency programs.
Familiarity with distribution automation and smart grid technologies.
Experience coordinating with joint-use utilities and right-of-way stakeholders.
Experience supporting proposals, cost estimating, and schedule development.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a technical lead.
Soft Skills &…
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