Senior Engineer Distribution (Power Delivery)

About Us

Founded in 1986 ChenMoore has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. ChenMoores areas of expertise include utility infrastructure roadway site development electrical planning landscape architecture and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. ChenMoore prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. ChenMoore promotes a fun and flexible work environment taking pride in the quality of our work. ChenMoore promotes a team-oriented approach both inside and outside of the office.

ChenMoores headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami West Palm Beach Orlando and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta Gainesville Jupiter Knoxville Pensacola Port St. Lucie Raleigh Sarasota Tallahassee and Tampa. ChenMoore currently employs over one hundred and seventy (180) professionals which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

Job Description

ChenMoore is seeking a Senior Engineer Distribution to support the design and delivery of power distribution infrastructure projects across Florida and surrounding states. This role will focus on utility distribution systems including overhead and underground design system upgrades and grid resiliency initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings experience in electric utility distribution design strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to support projects from field data collection through final design and construction packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and engineering of electric utility distribution systems (overhead and underground).
• Perform engineering calculations and design for:
• Conductor sizing and reconductoring
• Pole loading and structural analysis
• Transformer and equipment placement
• Conduct field visits and site assessments including data collection measurements and existing condition evaluations.
• Develop construction-ready design packages including plans specifications and material estimates.
• Apply utility standards and client specifications.
• Evaluate system performance and develop solutions for:
• Capacity upgrades
• Clearance violations
• Aging infrastructure replacement
• Support storm hardening and grid resiliency projects.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams clients and external stakeholders.
• Assist with project scheduling budgeting and deliverable tracking.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development of the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience in power delivery or electric utility distribution design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain within 612 months).
• Experience with overhead and/or underground distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility standards and design practices.
• Strong understanding of NEC NESC and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with engineering/design tools such as:
• AutoCAD MicroStation or similar
• Distribution design platforms (preferred)
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects in the 4kV 35kV distribution range.
• Familiarity with utility clients in Florida (FPL Duke Energy cooperatives municipalities).
• Experience with pole loading analysis tools and distribution modeling software.
• Experience with storm hardening or infrastructure resilience programs.

ChenMoores High Standard of Professionalism

ChenMoore is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal Search for Excellence. We offer a career opportunity rather than a job an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of ChenMooreare dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job order for us to maintain high standards of excellence we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

ChenMoore is a Great Place to Work!

• Named Top 500 Design Firm nationally by ENR
• Named Best Places to Work For nationally by the Zweig Group in theMultidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and .
• Named to the Hot Firms List nationally by the Zweig Group from.
• ChenMoore is regularly recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by the SouthFlorida Business Journal Civil Structural Engineer ENR Southeast and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health Critical Illness/Cancer Accident)
• 401(k) Plan Competitive Employer Match
• Supplemental benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Continuing education
• Mentorship programs
• Professional societies
• Community engagement
• Cell phone