Senior Engineer – Transmission and Distribution Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Senior Engineer – Transmission and Distribution (3427)
Requisition ID 3427 – Posted 05/01/2025
Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee’s work and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers.
Compensation

Offer Range:

$108,160 – 130,873

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Benefits:

Yes

Employment Type:

Full Time

Department:

Engineering Planning
Job Statement
Provides technical expertise and guidance to the Engineering Department. Handles complex assignments, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with system specifications. Evaluates new products, recommends improvements, and acts as a subject matter expert in the field. Work will be performed with minimal oversight in an engineering lead capacity. This position provides mentoring for less experienced electrical engineers while completing comprehensive electric line design assignments. Duties will be dependent upon departmental workload and may include any or all the duties described below. This position may supervise Intern employees.
Essential Duties
Offers technical guidance to department staff, reviewing documents for accuracy and applicability. May supervise and/or direct the project work of electric system designers. May mentor less experienced engineers in all facets of electric line design.
Conducts feasibility studies, prepares design reports, cost estimates, and forecasts based on growth trends and modeling data.
Ensures plans and specifications comply with HU policies, industry standards, and codes (NEC and NESC).
Performs constructability reviews, addressing deficiencies in design or maintenance.
Reviews, updates, and prepares electric construction standards. Prepares job drawings, material lists, cost estimates, and construction labor estimates.
May prepare contracts for bidding purposes as required to secure contractors to perform work on electrical system such as line construction, maintenance, and emergency rebuilds. Serves as project lead and may supervise other engineers and designers on projects of broad scope and complexity.
Stays current on industry standards and updates company specifications accordingly.
Prepares and reviews project budgets and justifications.
Additional Duties
Performs advanced engineering functions in the design and operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities. Resolves complex customer and technical issues beyond the scope of less experienced staff.
Maintains relationships with City, County, and State entities. Coordinates with other departments to address project impacts and resource needs.
Evaluates new products and trends, making recommendations for improvement.
Responds to emergency call-outs and manages restoration efforts as needed.
Assists in determining restoration actions and priorities during emergencies.
Promotes and enforces safety practices and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements

Education/Certifications/Training:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.
Current Alabama Professional Engineering License or eligibility for licensure within twelve months.

Experience/Skills:

Minimum 10 years of practical experience with 12-25 kV distribution and 46-115/138/161 kV transmission systems required.
Experience with NESC compliance and modeling software is required using software like Synergi, ETAP or another software platform for analysis. Conducts system performance analyses and recommends improvements.
Expertise in design, construction standards, and codes for distribution and transmission systems.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and system model planning.
Experience with integrated business, design, and mapping systems.
Additional Requirements

Equipment:

Vehicle, computer, software (MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS, NISC, etc.), two-way radio, telephone, and calculator.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

Sedentary office work with occasional fieldwork in inclement weather during emergencies.

Other Requirements:

Team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills.
Subject to recall and on-call duty.
Current Alabama driver’s license.
Periodic random drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions.
All employees in the safety sensitive positions are subject to periodic random drug and alcohol testing and testing resulting from reasonable suspicion.
Competencies
Accepting Responsibility
Building and Demonstrating Respect
Communicating Effectively
Delivering High Quality Work
Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge
Displaying Technical Expertise
Drives Quality & Excellence
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
Safety
Solving Complex Problems
Education
Longevity
Relevant Job Experience
Computer Skills
Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The duties and responsibilities outlined within this job description should not be construed as a complete and exhaustive list, as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of this position. With the advisement from the Department Head, review/analysis by Compensation Analyst and in agreement from the VP EE, HRD, or his/her designee, these duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time by addition, deletion or modification to reflect changing circumstances or shifts in organizational requirements.