Lead, Electric Distribution Engineering

The engineering lead, electric distribution engineering provides highly technical engineering services and direction for individuals within electric distribution engineering. Responsibilities include planning and setting work objectives for others, providing complex technical solutions for distribution projects, and providing project management oversight in terms of planning, budgeting, designing, and construction of electric distribution facilities.

Provide advanced engineering services for the planning, design, and construction of electric distribution projects. Directs, coordinates, and reviews work activities and work product of engineers, technicians, lighting specialists, and construction coordinators. Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, scheduling, cost tracking and project cost projections. Oversee or conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations, prepare oral and written reports of results, and provide recommendations from the studies/investigations. Provides internal training and advanced engineering assistance for distribution engineering personnel and other departments. Responsibilities may include including training development, internal and external presentations, chairing committees, and perform any additional responsibilities as requested. Develops well-documented work and system processes to support communications, work flow, and project scheduling.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) 

Six years of successful industry experience in engineering or related field. 

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Advanced degree is preferred. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently. Effectively accepts, supports and works with others and effectively manages conflict to promote teamwork and cooperation.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.