Senior Distribution Engineer; Grid

Summary

Per Sé Group is hiring Distribution Engineers for a long‑term contract in Pittsburgh, PA, Reading, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Lake Mary, FL. Our client is a global leader in power and energy engineering and design with expertise in grid modernization, renewables, oil & gas, nuclear power and more

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement
, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• Prepare/Review construction sketches and details for overhead and underground network services (4 kV through 34 kV)
• Structural analyses
• Short circuit and voltage drop calculations
• Bill of Material
• Cost Estimates
• Traffic control plans and/or permit drawings
• Work on project teams with other engineers involved in the design of new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
• Work directly with the client representative to ask and answer questions related to the distribution design.
• Analyze, design or review priority feeds.
• Support maintenance and recapitalization of distribution components.
• Plan modifications to the system as well as designing and overseeing complex tasks.
• Develop work packages and provide construction support, when necessary.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

• This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 7 or more years of experience with electric utility distribution or relevant experience to be able to review work by others.
• Knowledgeable in physical distribution design methods and their application.
• Knowledgeable in applicable codes, standards, and distribution software programs including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Pole Foreman, etc.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GIS/GWD.
• Experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects (120/208V through 34 kV).
• PLS CADD experience, highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to lead a project team.
• Valued but not required skills and experience:
• Professional Engineering Registration or able to obtain a PE within 5 years.
• Experience in utility distribution inspections and/or construction.
• Familiarity with various distribution design/analysis software.
• Familiarity with GIS software.

The pay range for this role is $60-$70/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type). Our contractor employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical/Rx, dental, vision, voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance;

401(k) with employer match; health care savings account; and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs. Additional information can be provided on request.