Distribution Engineer (PE)

Distribution Engineer (PE)The position falls within the Distribution Department of the organization. The Engineer will design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV. They will engineer and design overhead and underground cable/conduit distribution design work packages associated with new customer construction projects. They will review completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standards.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kVDevelop overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit work packagesDesign complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications, field engineering of project requirements, identification of conflicting utilities, engineering and design calculations, and work permit developmentDevelop Point to Point (PtP) testing plans and lead field and office personnel in the field testing.Coordinate small design teams as needed in order to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and project deliverables.Provide clients with engineering assistance during construction, and be available to attend construction meetings, coordination efforts and community outreach as needed.Review of completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standardsLead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projectsProvide training and guidance to lower level employeesIdentify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being metInterpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projectsPromote engineering professionalism and standardsDevelop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineeringRequired to travel up to 30% of the time to client sites; duration of travel length may vary depending on project needsAdditional Skills & QualificationsEight or more years of experience with electric utility distribution design projectsEight or more years of experience in overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work package developmentEight or more years of experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environmentsPE License is requiredBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited) will count towards years of experienceJob Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.