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Distribution Engineer (Remote) Job Description The Distribution Engineer leads client-facing engineering projects in the natural gas utility sector, serving as the primary point of contact for project communication and ensuring successful delivery of design work. This role oversees project scope, risk, resources, and workload distribution while driving process improvements and mentoring team members. The engineer ensures that all designs and deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements and consistently meets schedule and budget expectations. Responsibilities + Lead client meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication. + Provide comprehensive project oversight, including scope management, risk assessment, resource planning, and workload distribution across the project team. + Deliver clear project status updates, workload forecasts, and performance metrics to clients and internal stakeholders. + Review and approve engineering and design estimates, ensuring alignment with client expectations, internal standards, and established cost-estimating procedures. + Perform final design reviews, pre-project management reviews, and AFC (Approved for Construction) releases, serving as the final reviewer when required. + Ensure all designs and project deliverables comply with applicable codes, company standards, environmental regulations, and client requirements. + Drive process improvements and support continuous operational efficiency within the distribution design and drafting workflows. + Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, training, and technical leadership in engineering, drafting, permitting, and related disciplines. + Monitor project KPIs and team performance to support successful project execution and continuous improvement. + Complete assigned projects and tasks on schedule and within established budgeted hours. + Collaborate with internal teams on survey plans, cross sections, and permitting documentation to support gas distribution projects. + Apply sound engineering judgment to gas pipe and utility distribution design, including drafting and CAD work. + Support coordination of design activities with transmission and distribution teams as the organization expands its capabilities. + Perform other engineering and project-related duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET -accred To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account