Electric Distribution Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Think Power Solutions provides engineering, technical consulting, and field implementation support to utility and energy-sector clients across the U.S. Our teams deliver high-quality design packages, construction solutions, and system improvements that strengthen reliability, resiliency, and grid performance. We are expanding and looking for strong engineering leadership to support our growing distribution portfolio.

Lamar Technical Services, LLC, a Think Power Solutions company, is seeking a highly skilled Electric Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric distribution overhead and underground design projects. In this role, you will support our team of technicians and designers and utility clients by developing reliable system solutions, performing advanced engineering analyses, and guiding teams through project execution. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced technicians and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) for new projects, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.
• Perform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures, including joint-use equipment.
• Prepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material / cost estimates.
• Utilize engineering design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, O-Calc, SpidaCalc, and / or Pole Foreman.
• Conduct technical studies including power flow, voltage drop, load evaluation, fault analysis, and device coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, RUS, utility-specific design standards, environmental requirements, and safety criteria.
• Partner with project management, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain design accuracy.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, peer reviews, and quality oversight to junior engineers and design personnel.
• Participate in field walkdowns, design validations, and construction support when needed.

Preferred Skills

Required Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992.

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.

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