Lead Electrical Distribution Engineer

Job title: Lead Electrical Distribution Engineer

About the Role Lead Electrical Distribution Engineer at Electrify America under Volkswagen AG. This role leads electrical engineering design, review of contractor drawings, and coordination with equipment manufacturers across Electrify America's operations, Canada and commercial construction sites. The role also supports testing, develops design standards, ensures NEC compliance, and coordinates with permitting jurisdictions and utilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead all electrical engineering needs for the Electrify America operations team including designs, calculations and QAQC, supporting cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of equipment used on Electrify America, Canada and Commercial construction sites.
• Work directly with Electrify America equipment providers on electrical components of hardware including switchboard, Battery Energy Storage Systems and charging equipment.
• Provide dedicated support for the field team and project architect and designer in construction drawing reviews.
• Work collaboratively with Electrify America’s lab team for testing and documentation of charging and related equipment.
• Design electrical sections of standard permitting sets for construction projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of National Design Standards.
• Lead relationships with numerous construction management firms, contractors and sub-contractors to perform cost-effective and high-quality installations.
• Spearhead the review of engineering, construction and program-level campaign contracts.
• Provide critical technical input for purchasing and accounting to on-board and implement new engineering and construction vendors.
• Manage electrical design elements of utility coordination to create and leverage strong relationships with electric utilities to support rapid utility design, construction and energization of projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert for executives in providing technical and construction expertise including ensuring company-wide adherence to all design and constructions standards and processes.
• Travel as needed to oversee field-team progress, and documents evidence of program progress, adherence to project management processes and ensures rigorous quality and safety controls.

What We're Looking For

• Years of Relevant Experience: 7-10 years
• Education (Required): Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Education (Desired): Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training
• Skills: Understanding and implementing designs from technical drawings; Interacting with contractors and customers using verbal and written communication; Creating product documentation and records; Preparing cost estimates for customers and other employees; Inspecting electrical components during and after the product installation; Accomplished Project Management skills; Communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written; Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic; Integration – joining people, processes or systems; Influencing and negotiation skills; Problem solving; Process Oriented; Strong Organizational Skills; Team Building – Internal and External; Resource management; Autonomy and initiative; Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software; Specialized Skills (Required): Electrical distribution system subject matter expert with electrical engineering background; Electrical contracting and construction experience; Understanding of switchboard sizing and design; Understanding of single line diagrams and ability to create; Understanding of Utility Construction and Processes; Understanding on Civil/Electrical Engineering and Architectural Plans; Experienced practitioner of constructability and value-based engineering; Strong understanding of utility transformer sizing; Demonstrated record of precision & integrity in past work assignments; Advanced mathematical skills for calculation of design equations; Excellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customers; Writing skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals and design documentation.