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Job Title: Director of Electric Distribution Engineering

Job Description

This role involves leading the electric distribution engineering department with a focus on engineering design, field engineering, mapping, drafting, and the utility’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The position requires directing the planning, design, and installation of electric transmission and distribution facilities and managing various aspects of project execution.

Responsibilities

+ Direct the planning, design, and installation of electric transmission and distribution facilities.

+ Submit capital improvement budget proposals by forecasting and prioritizing system needs, establishing project scope, and estimating project costs and schedules.

+ Oversee the utility’s mapping, drafting, and GIS personnel to ensure accurate system maps, drawings, and other records.

+ Ensure timely processing of work orders, electric service applications, timesheets, and other documents through direction of the department’s clerical staff.

+ Assist in the planning, design, construction, and management of communication systems for the company’s operational, administrative, and control needs.

+ Manage the implementation of policies, completion of reports and studies, and the execution of other required duties with regard to Federal, State, and Southwest Power Pool Transmission System Regulatory matters.

+ Manage the development of policies, procedures, and supporting data related to demonstrating compliance with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and requirements.

+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for applicable standards during compliance audits.

+ Provide Equal Employment Opportunity in the areas of the hire and promotion of qualified individuals, the training, development, and empowerment of employees, and the fair and consistent administration of performance evaluation and discipline.

+ Perform similar and related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD.

+ Experience in distribution design and power distribution.

+ Strong experience in engineering, specifically electrical engineering.

+ Familiarity with GIS systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a Distribution Engineer.

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Work Environment

The role involves working within a dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Employees are encouraged to engage in continuous learning and development. The position may involve working with advanced technological tools and systems to ensure efficient operations and compliance with industry standards. The work setting promotes a professional dress code.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.