Senior Distribution Engineer

Location: Albuquerque NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Right to Hire (Potential for Direct Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00$73.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 25% primarily day trips to project sites; occasional travel to Phoenix and other regional locations
• Relocation: For contract hires relocation is generally not approved. For exceptional candidates the team is open to considering a direct hire placement which may allow for relocation assistance.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Senior Distribution Engineer will lead design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects alterations and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Senior Distribution Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints design factors or client needs.

• Lead design of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects including distribution equipment installation feeder replacement cable replacement and new feeder design.
• Review various distribution calculations including cable pulling voltage drop and pole loading calculations.
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards guides specifications and procedures.
• Participate in the development of project schedule scope budget resource forecasting and construction planning.
• Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions.
• Oversee or perform Quality Control reviews of project deliverables.
• Oversee or perform construction administration activities.
• Lead field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private electric utility systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Provide leadership guidance and instruction by mentoring less experienced engineers and designers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication regarding vegetation management third-party attachments right-of-way and outage planning.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.
• Expert knowledge regarding easements right-of-way and permitting for distribution projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members; ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills; ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail facilitation team building collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

• Option 1: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 7 years of distribution engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Option 2: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and a minimum of 7 years of distribution engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Option 3: Masters Degree in Engineering and 6 years of distribution engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited program non-negotiable.
• Internship experience does not count toward the required number of years of experience.

• Minimum 7 years of distribution engineering experience (or 6 years with a Masters Degree in Engineering); EPC project experience preferred.
• Internship experience does not count toward required experience.

• This is a 100% onsite position; no hybrid or remote work.
• Candidate must sit in the Albuquerque NM office.
• Travel of approximately 25% is required primarily day trips to project sites with occasional travel to Phoenix and other regional locations.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited program this requirement is non-negotiable.
• Internship experience does not count toward required years of experience.

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm that has been designing and building essential city and national infrastructure since 1898 with operations spanning energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City Missouri the organization operates from 75 offices across the country and around the world with more than 14500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance and has earned the firm a 4.2-out-of-5-star rating on Glassdoor across more than 1800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here include civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers and program management professionals who engage with complex consequential projects from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10967 Industry: Engineering

#gttmf