Distribution Engineer

A growing engineering organization is seeking a Distribution Engineer II to support its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) electrical design group. This role contributes to the planning, engineering, and design of power delivery, electrical systems, and substation solutions. Engineers in this group are collaborative, solutions-oriented professionals who work proactively within multidisciplinary project teams. This position supports innovative approaches that improve efficiency, reliability, and resilience across power delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of electrical and power utility projects within Transmission & Distribution environments.
• Adhere to project budgets and schedules, proactively identifying risks or deviations and communicating issues early.
• Participate on project teams and contribute design recommendations that may significantly impact project outcomes.
• Coordinate and integrate design work with other engineering and technical disciplines.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Interpret and apply client, internal, and industry standards, as well as applicable local codes.
• Design systems and manage plan production by technical staff.
• Assist in preparation of construction documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and quantity takeoffs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to power utilities.
• Analyze and resolve construction and operational challenges.
• Support proposal development for new work, including scope definition and fee estimates.

• Proficiency in PLS CADD.
• Strong understanding of power distribution and engineering principles.
• Experience in distribution design and QA/QC processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• EIT certification.
• 3+ years of engineering and design experience supporting Transmission & Distribution (T&D) or Underground (UG) power utility projects.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams and producing construction-ready design deliverables.

• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills for remote work environments.

The work environment varies based on location. If located in San Diego, the position requires four days in the office, non-negotiable. In Portland, OR, a possible hybrid model is available, although the engineering team does not work in the office. This is a highly communicative remote position, requiring the ability to keep on top of internal messages and contribute in remote meetings. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contributions available, voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employees and dependents, short and long-term disability, a Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and time off/leave options (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

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