Distribution Power Line Engineering Designer - Lead

Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others.  

Who We Are: 

Power System Engineering (PSE) is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions.  Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org  

 Our Point of View: 

• People We foster strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community through integrity and our spirit of teamwork to further our collective well-being, safety, and success.
• Problem-Solving We thrive on the unique challenges that stretch our skills and expertise, where we can turn complex challenges into opportunities for collaborative achievements.
• Progress We create safe spaces for experimentation, treating each relationship and project as an opportunity to positively shape the culture and collective advancement. 

What We Are Looking For:  

Electric Distribution Power Line Engineering Designer – Regional Lead is responsible for maximizing client relationships in the assigned region and providing leadership and mentorship to professional colleagues, including direct and indirect reports. The role also maintains an average utilization rate of 70% or greater by providing professional services to electric utility clients in areas of subject matter expertise.  

What You Will Be Doing:  

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress
• Manage the relationship of assigned electric utility clients within the region on behalf of all PSE practice areas.
• On behalf of all PSE practice areas, develop new regional electric utility client relationships. Assist with business development activities, including marketing visits to prospective clients.
• Assist in leading a team of professional colleagues (both direct and indirect reports) and direct efforts in providing distribution line design services.
• Actively participate in utility client projects via project manager, engineering consultant, technical review person, or senior technical support with the intent of maintaining a 70% utilization rate
• Direct, coordinate, and carry out field staking and design of electrical distribution systems.
• Support distribution line design services in accordance with industry standards and established PSE guidelines, including, but not limited to, field staking, staking sheet development, bidding and procurement, contract preparation, construction management, and support.
• Direct, coordinate, and carry out daily operational and engineering support to regional electric utility clients.
• Employ strong project management and client and vendor relationship-building. 
• Work with utility client management and staff to understand the scope of work and any concerns.
• Be responsible for quality control and technical review of projects and the work of others.
• Provide feedback to PSE's executive team and carry out company-wide initiatives.
• Work closely with all PSE departments to meet regional electric utility clients' needs.
• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and mentorship to all team members, as well as promote and advance a positive work environment required of a successful professional engineering and consulting firm.  
• Represent PSE at industry conferences by presenting technical topics and staffing an exhibition booth.
• Assist with recruiting new team members who fit PSE's needs and culture.
• Assist with the development of new service offerings that provide benefits to both existing and prospective clients.
• Provide general leadership within the company by taking the initiative and building effective teams and relationships among all departments.
• Work cooperatively with other PSE team members to improve our efficiencies, and work product.

What You Will Need:  

Education and Experience 

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred. 
• 4 years of relevant experience in utility line design, surveying, or relevant line construction work.
•  Experience leading and directing a team of technical professionals and managing technical projects.
• Previous experience in an engineering consulting role is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills  

• The candidate shall be self-motivated and have experience in power system design, and operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable RUS, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GPS tools and survey equipment is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of automated staking software is preferred.
• Use effective communication skills (both written and oral), be customer-driven, and display teamwork behavior.
• Possess high interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
• Ability to continually identify and recommend process and system improvements to facilitate efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits:  

• Salary Range: $82,225 - $100,741 annually

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for 4 minimum relevant years of experience to 10 maximum relevant years of experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise.  

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities.
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs.  We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Disclaimer:  

We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity. 

PSE 

People. Problem-solving. Progress