Distribution & Standards Engineer III-V

Shape the engineering standards that keep an electric grid safe, reliable, and built to last.

This role may also be known as:
Electrical Standards Engineer, T&D Standards Engineer, Power Delivery Standards Engineer, Utility Compliance Engineer

If you've ever wanted a seat at the table where engineering standards actually get written — not just followed — this is that seat. This role sits at the center of a Power Delivery organization, responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the standards, specifications, and technical practices that govern how distribution and substation infrastructure gets designed, built, and operated.

You'll work across a genuinely broad equipment scope: distribution transformers, switches, and capacitor banks; substation breakers up to 230kV; control systems; station battery systems; and switch gear. You'll interpret and apply industry codes like IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, OSHA, FERC, NERC, and CIP, and you'll have a direct hand in evaluating new materials, equipment, and technologies as the grid modernizes.

This isn't a role you'll outgrow quickly. The position is structured across Engineer III, IV, and V levels, so there's a clear runway for advancement — from supporting standards documentation and technical reviews, to leading cross-functional standards governance and equipment strategy, to mentoring the next generation of engineers.

What separates this role from a typical standards or compliance position is the level of ownership involved. You won't just be checking boxes against someone else's standards — you'll be helping write them, with direct exposure to capital project design reviews, vendor and manufacturer coordination, and industry forums like IEEE and NWPPA. As you grow into the role, you'll pick up team leadership, training, and mentoring responsibilities, and take on systems carrying the organization's highest level of regulatory risk.

It's a role built for someone who wants technical depth and a genuine say in how the system gets built, not just a seat on the sidelines.

• Develop, revise, and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and technical practices for distribution and substation systems
• Interpret and apply industry codes and standards for engineering teams, project engineers, and construction crews
• Review technical drawings, construction packages, and equipment specifications for compliance, cost savings, and reliability
• Support capital project teams through design reviews, compliance assessments, and drawing reviews
• Evaluate new materials, equipment, and emerging technologies to improve standards and operational performance
• Develop technical specifications for equipment procurement and provide guidance on material substitutions
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies on technical matters
• Represent the organization at industry forums and events, including IEEE and NWPPA

This role may also be known as:
Electrical Standards Engineer, T&D Standards Engineer, Power Delivery Standards Engineer, Utility Compliance Engineer

If you've ever wanted a seat at the table where engineering standards actually get written — not just followed — this is that seat. This role sits at the center of a Power Delivery organization, responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the standards, specifications, and technical practices that govern how distribution and substation infrastructure gets designed, built, and operated.

You'll work across a genuinely broad equipment scope: distribution transformers, switches, and capacitor banks; substation breakers up to 230kV; control systems; station battery systems; and switch gear. You'll interpret and apply industry codes like IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, OSHA, FERC, NERC, and CIP, and you'll have a direct hand in evaluating new materials, equipment, and technologies as the grid modernizes.

This isn't a role you'll outgrow quickly.…