Electrical Engineer III - Distribution Design

**Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident** NO EXCEPTIONS

**No Third-Party or C2C Firms***

Electrical Engineer III – Distribution Design

Location: Corona, CA

Pay Range: $100,000 – $150,000/year

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flex), Hybrid (Wed & Thu in office)

Type of Employment: Permanent Hire

Relocation: Yes

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package (100% medical premium covered), Company culture with weekly catered lunches, Family-oriented environment, Relocation assistance ($3K–$5K)

The Planet Group is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer III – Distribution Design for a growing company in the electrical utilities engineering industry. Qualified candidates must have underground distribution design experience and ideally be well-rounded in both distribution and substation engineering. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer III – Distribution Design is responsible for designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and commercial/industrial power distribution systems. The role supports a growing office in Corona, CA, specifically serving Moreno Valley Utilities with additional work supporting sites nationwide.

You will join a close-knit engineering team within a company known for having a family environment, strong ownership of projects, and hands-on involvement from concept through installation. Because the company owns and operates many of the sites, engineers are deeply involved and gain full-cycle project visibility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
• Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, power system analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects.
• Create, update, and maintain GIS databases for large-scale electrical distribution networks.
• Perform site surveys for new utility service requests; develop and present design alternatives to leadership and customers.
• Support Lead Engineers on major capital upgrade projects.
• Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, and system loading scenarios; assist with corrective action implementation.
• Gain and maintain intermediate knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes.
• Create system models in ETAP (or similar software) and run power system studies.
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers to gather and confirm project requirements.

Additional Role Context:

• Office is expanding—Corona location will grow from 2 engineers to ~5 by January.
• Work focuses heavily on underground distribution design, a key requirement.
• Company culture is collaborative with weekly catered lunches and regular team events.
• Engineers are expected to be well-rounded—not siloed—handling multiple aspects of electrical power systems.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university (Power Systems emphasis preferred).
• 5–8 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Underground Distribution design experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in medium-voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination.
• Experience with ETAP or similar modeling software.
• PE License strongly preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for military site access).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including occasional out-of-state travel for projects.

About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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