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Electrical Engineer - Distribution Design

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Job Details

Full-time
$147,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Leadership training provided
401(k) matching
Employee stock ownership plan
Lunch & learns

Qualifications

Utility electrical systems
Driver's License
Utility distribution system design
Cross-functional collaboration
Professional Engineer
Consulting firm experience

Full Job Description

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Electrical Engineer – Distribution Design

Position: Full-Time

Location: Any (Florida and Illinois preferred)
Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) Required

About the Role

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Distribution System Design to support electric utility and power delivery projects. This senior-level role is ideal for a Professional Engineer with strong experience in utility distribution systems, including overhead and underground distribution, system upgrades, reliability improvements, and customer-driven projects.

The successful candidate will bring technical depth, leadership capability, and hands-on experience supporting transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities, municipal power providers, or utility engineering consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Distribution Engineering & Design

Lead the design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, typically ranging from 4 kV to 35 kV.
Develop design packages for:
New distribution lines and system expansions
System hardening and resiliency upgrades
Reconductoring and voltage conversion projects
Service extensions and customer interconnections
Prepare construction drawings, material lists, staking sheets, and technical specifications.
Perform system calculations including:
Voltage drop
Short-circuit analysis
Load analysis and feeder balancing

Utility Coordination & System Integration

Apply utility standards, specifications, and design criteria to distribution projects.
Coordinate designs with transmission, substation, protection, and civil teams.
Support integration of:
Distribution automation
Voltage regulation equipment
Protective devices (reclosers, sectionalizers, fuses)
Ensure compatibility with existing utility systems and operational practices.

Project Leadership & Technical Oversight

Serve as lead engineer or subject matter expert for distribution design efforts.
Provide technical guidance and QA/QC reviews for drawings, calculations, and design deliverables.
Support project managers with:
Scope development
Cost estimates
Schedule planning
Risk identification
Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Industry Tools & Standards

Design in accordance with applicable standards and codes, including:
NESC
IEEE
ANSI
NEC (as applicable)
Utility-specific distribution standards
Utilize commonly used software and tools:
CYME, Synergi, or WindMil (preferred)
SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower
AutoCAD or MicroStation
Maintain working knowledge of distribution construction practices and materials.

Client & Field Support

Work directly with electric utilities, municipalities, and power providers.
Support construction through:
Review of contractor submittals
Responses to RFIs
Site visits and field observations
Provide engineering support to resolve constructability or operational issues.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
Minimum 8 years of experience in electric distribution engineering.
Prior experience working with:
Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs)
Public utilities or cooperatives
Utility engineering consulting firms
Strong understanding of distribution system operations and utility standards.
Proven ability to lead engineering tasks and collaborate across disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with storm hardening, grid modernization, or resiliency programs.
Familiarity with distribution automation and smart grid technologies.
Experience coordinating with joint-use utilities and right-of-way stakeholders.
Experience supporting proposals, cost estimating, and schedule development.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a technical lead.

Soft Skills & Competencies

Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and lead complex tasks
Client-focused and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Working at Hanson

Employee-owned firm offering long-term career growth and stability
Collaborative environment across disciplines and offices
Willingness to support occasional field work and travel
Valid driver’s license required

Salary Range: ($147,000-$175,000)

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition
And so much more!

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

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Competitive compensation

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401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Culture

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Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

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Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

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