Are you an experienced utility distribution engineer who enjoys reviewing designs, solving technical challenges, and improving quality rather than producing drawings all day?
We're seeking a Design QA/QC Lead to serve as the independent technical reviewer for overhead distribution and voltage conversion projects. This position provides quality oversight of engineering work packages before they move into construction, ensuring designs are accurate, compliant, safe, and constructible.
What You'll Do
Perform formal 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews
Verify compliance with utility distribution standards and construction requirements
Review conductor sizing, transformer loading, grounding, clearances, pole loading, and protective device coordination
Evaluate constructability, safety considerations, and material lists
Support 4.8kV to 13.2kV conversion initiatives
Conduct occasional field visits to validate existing conditions
Document findings, standards exceptions, and corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering, project management, standards, and external design firms
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline
6+ years of overhead distribution engineering, design, or construction experience
Strong understanding of utility distribution standards and NESC requirements
Experience reviewing engineering packages and identifying design defects
Ability to work independently and provide defensible technical recommendations
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