Senior Distribution Engineer

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and analysis of electric distribution systems (4kV–35kV), including new line extensions, system upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Develop construction work packages using GIS, AutoCAD, and client‑specific design tools.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and protective device coordination.
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as plans and profile drawings, bill of materials, and construction specifications.
• Coordinate with utility clients, permitting agencies, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and quality assurance.
• Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget tracking.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and environmental regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience in electric distribution engineering, preferably with utility or consulting firms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, CYME, or similar distribution modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, NEC, and utility design standards.
• Experience with Milsoft Wind Mil E&A software is a plus.
• Experience with O-Calc is a plus.
• Ability to specify portions of the engineering systems based on past experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required.

• Salary is negotiable; minimum $130,000.
• Flexible work environment; remote work available with 50% travel.
• Paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, and life & AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off plus holidays.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability.