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The Haskell Company · 1 day ago

Sr. Electrical Distribution Engineer

The Haskell Company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Distribution Design to join their growing utility engineering team. This hands-on leadership role involves leading the development of electrical distribution design packages and mentoring a team of engineers and designers to ensure the safety and reliability of power distribution systems.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of comprehensive electrical distribution projects, including overhead (OH), underground (UG), and URD systems
Develop detailed construction work packages using industry-standard tools (AutoCAD, DDS, GIS, SAP, MicroStation, PoleForeman, SpidaCalc, O-Calc, etc.)
Perform engineering calculations such as pole loading, guying, voltage drop, flicker analysis, conductor sizing, cable pulling, and protective device coordination
Conduct field assessments and site visits to collect critical data and verify existing conditions
Oversee and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to ensure high-quality deliverables and professional development
Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget
Ensure all work complies with NESC, NEC, RUS, DOT, and other jurisdictional codes and client standards
Coordinate with permitting authorities, right-of-way specialists, utilities, municipalities, and third-party owners for approvals and joint-use agreements
Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering and design packages prepared by peers and junior staff
Support construction efforts with engineering guidance, redlines, and post-construction validation
Lead or participate in root cause analysis and technical problem-solving for distribution system outages or reliability improvements
Communicate effectively with clients, utility representatives, and field teams to resolve technical issues

Qualification

Electrical distribution designAutoCADNESCNEC standardsProfessional Engineer (PE) LicensePole analysis softwareGIS-based platformsWork Management Systems (WMS)Field assessmentsConstruction work packagesPermitting processesTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience in electrical distribution design, specifically for OH and UG utility systems
Proven ability to develop and review construction work packages for distribution networks (4kV – 138kV)
Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, and utility engineering standards and best practices
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Distribution Design Studio (DDS), and GIS-based platforms
Experience with pole analysis and design software such as PoleForeman, SpidaCalc, or O-Calc
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead field walks, perform field measurements, and assess constructability
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Team leadership experience with direct reports or cross-functional team oversight

Preferred

Experience with Work Management Systems (WMS) and SAP
Familiarity with permitting processes and Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition
Experience supporting storm response or emergency restoration is a plus
Familiarity with joint-use and make-ready engineering (MRE)
Knowledge of RUS standards and design for rural cooperatives

Company

The Haskell Company

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The Haskell Company deliver services like modeling, architecture, construction process, packaging

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brad Slappey
EVP & CFO
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Brooke Jones-Chinetti
Vice President - Talent Management
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