[Hiring] Utility Distribution Planner @E2 Consulting Engineers, LP

Role Description

E2 is seeking a skilled Utility Distribution Planner to support major electric utility clients — including public utility commissions — across the country. This role focuses on the full lifecycle of electric service installations:

• Reviewing applications
• Coordinating with stakeholders
• Preparing cost estimates and bills of materials
• Conducting field inspections
• Delivering construction-ready job packages

Responsibilities include:

• Providing project oversight and mentorship to peers and technical assistance for all project scope & determinations during daily operations.
• Reviewing electric service applications for installations of temporary and permanent overhead and underground utility and service facilities.
• Reviewing and providing comments on project submittals throughout the project life cycle.
• Reviewing and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Preparing initial bill of materials and cost estimates for utility service applications.
• Performing field inspections and preparing field reports in accordance with client and city standards.
• Preparing complete job packages containing all final information needed to construct each project.
• Validating design information such as structure type, conductor specifications, material standards, and constructability against utility standards.
• Attending scheduling, coordination, and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders (utility clients, contractors, developers, and other agencies).
• Collaborating effectively in a team environment to meet project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• 7+ years of experience in utility distribution planning or electric utility project review.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure planning workflows, including application review, RFI response, cost estimating, and job package preparation.
• Working understanding of NESC, GO 95 & 128 (California), or similar standards.
• Ability to perform field inspections and document findings per client or agency standards.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review submittals and thoroughly check work.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, developers, and public agency stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting/design, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in utility infrastructure planning or electric utility project coordination (preferred).
• Experience supporting public utility clients (e.g., municipal utilities, public utility commissions) (preferred).
• Advanced understanding of NESC, GO 95 (California), or similar standards (preferred).
• Experience preparing bills of materials, cost estimates, and construction-ready job packages (preferred).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools for reviewing design submittals (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off