Electrical Distribution Utility Engineer

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Must live in CA and close to Concord, CA. 4 days in office, potential for hybrid

About Charge –

This is an exciting time to join Charge because we are growing rapidly, providing our employees with ample opportunity for challenging projects and career development. We have earned our reputation as a leading provider of design, procurement, and construction services for the underground utility industry. We pride ourselves on our company culture, which emphasizes collaboration and an enthusiasm to solve our customers' most challenging problems.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Distribution Utility Engineer to join our Engineering and Design Team in Concord. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility-level electric distribution designs and be adept at managing multiple design projects concurrently. This role requires collaboration with both internal employees and external customers to create medium to complex utility infrastructure designs, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The Distribution Utility Engineer will be responsible for a variety of overhead and underground utility distribution projects, demonstrating proficiency in all aspects of engineering, including customer contact, site walks, preparation of engineering packages, budget and schedule monitoring, task delegation, interdisciplinary coordination, and final package review.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design electrical power distribution systems in overhead and underground facilities.
• Manage projects with strict customer requirements (schedule, quality, standards).
• Daily use of industry standard design tools (ACAD, GIS, Ocalc, EES) daily.
• Perform calculations such as voltage drop/flicker, cable pulling tension calculation and pole loading.
• Manage many concurrent projects that vary in complexity and priority
• Perform site walks with customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure project design decisions are made within the broader context of safety adherence, financial stewardship, and customer requirements.
• Provide support for construction crews on technical requirements.
• Provide client management, communication, and support.
• Establish project goals through effective communication with customer and stakeholders.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills with customers.
• A bias to action; attacks problems head on with enthusiasm, seeing the opportunity behind every challenge.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels and in all formats.
• Ability to think creatively and be solution focused.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven organizational tools and methods for ensuring all commitments are met.
• Experience working with large Electric Utility Companies.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to work on W2.
• Driver license and clean driving record.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Business or similar.
• Professional Engineer (PE) – highly preferred.
• 2+ years' experience as an Estimating Engineer, or equivalent, in the electric utility industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Underground and Overhead utility experience – design methods and standards.
• Familiar with Northern California electric utility standards.
• Familiar with Northern California Joint Pole Association (NCJPA) rules.
• Experience designing projects according to CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) rules and orders.

Physical requirements:

• Go into the field once a month on average
• Work at desk/computer for 6-8 hours per day
• Possible occasional overnight stays
• Short/long walking distance (1-4 miles), on average, a mile or less, hike in variable terrain
• Must be able to handle working in the elements (rain, wind, snow, heat)

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 salary

+Bonus potential, +100% paid full health benefits for you and your family, generous paid time off, and an employer funded retirement plan. You must successfully pass a background and drug test prior to the start date.