Company introduction We are a staffing agency partnering with a major utility company to support critical infrastructure projects. Role summary / purpose The Design QA/QC Lead - Overhead Distribution serves as the first-line independent technical reviewer for conversion and distribution overhead work packages. This role performs structured design reviews at the 30%, 60%, and 90% completion stages, validating that designs from external service providers comply with Distribution Design Operating standards, are constructible, and are free of defects before packages advance toward scheduling and construction. This position establishes staged design review for conversion and distribution work by applying an independent quality review layer over the existing engineering process. The Design QA/QC Lead is expected to engage during the 0 to 30% window as well, helping shape project scope and design criteria before formal design begins. This role carries no supervisory responsibility. Key responsibilities Conduct structured 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews of conversion and distribution overhead work packages submitted by external design service providers, documenting findings against standards and construction details Verify design accuracy and standards compliance across conductor sizing and ampacity, clearances, grounding, pole class and loading, and armless versus crossarm construction Verify conversion-specific design changes, including insulation levels, arrester and cutout ratings, and secondary impacts associated with voltage conversion Evaluate constructability and safety considerations, including tree trim requirements, joint use coordination, top cut sequencing, and construction list completeness Conduct field site visits as required to verify existing conditions, constructability, and design accuracy Track and document standards exceptions and non-standard designs; route deviations to the Standards group for disposition and log outcomes Log all findings, RFIs, and review outcomes Contribute to the QA/QC lessons learned process by identifying recurring defects and trends that should inform checklist updates, standards clarifications, or reviewer training Provide design service provider performance input, including accuracy, completeness, and rework frequency, to support vendor scorecards and quality metrics reporting Partner with the QA/QC Engineering Supervisor to validate and refine AI-assisted review tools used to support conversion and distribution package reviews Requirements - education & experience Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline Senior level: minimum 6 years of relevant experience in overhead distribution design, engineering, or construction Advanced level: minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated independent technical review or design QA/QC experience Required skills Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently assess design adequacy rather than rely on checklist compliance alone Strong documentation discipline; findings must be clear, specific to work location, and traceable to a standard or design criterion Ability to work independently against review cycles and manage multiple concurrent design packages Effective communicator, able to deliver direct and defensible technical feedback to design service providers and escalate unresolved issues appropriately Proficiency in computer applications relevant to the role, including document markup and review tools Nice-to-have / preferred skills Working knowledge of Distribution Design Operating standards and construction details, or equivalent utility overhead distribution design standards Direct experience with voltage conversion projects Experience with staged (30/60/90%) design review processes Experience with sag/tension analysis, pole loading analysis, or related engineering verification tools Familiarity with design and work management software tools used in overhead distribution workflows Experience identifying, documenting, and dispositioning standards exceptions and deviations Professional Engineer (PE) license Employment details - type, location, hours This is a full-time contract position based in the Detroit, Michigan area. Equal opportunity statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.