Electrical Distribution Design Jobs in California

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Supervisor, Distribution Design to join our team at K&A Power Group in Pleasanton, CA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:

• Provide leadership to the distribution design engineering team.

• Expert level knowledge and understanding of electrical power distribution design in overhead and underground utility.

• Provide technical leadership in complex projects or processes that have a wide impact on the business.

• Manage the design and work process between the customer, contractors, utilities, and others involved in the process.

• Review quality and accuracy of field notes and designs and work with Engineers, Field Engineering Representatives, construction supervisors, and field employees to resolve issues identified.

• Providing expert guidance and support to develop a team that is continually growing through training, support, and the needed growth capabilities.

• Directly manage assigned projects following Client and other applicable corporate and function procedures and policies. Responsible and accountable for overall project performance.

• Identify and direct project team and integrate all assigned resources. Ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and lead team to completion of assigned tasks.

• Lead the project delivery process including initiation, authorization, planning, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close out.

• Responsible for project updates and metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with corporate and function procedures.

• Own the QA/QC processes and execution procedures to ensure safety is the number one priority.

• Promoting a culture of can do attitude and say do ratio with project deadline and quality across the team.

What were looking for:

• Prior PG&E Experience

• 3-5 years Supervisory to lead teams Experience

• Experience using OCalc, AutoCAD

• Experience designing, O7D, 3UG, O8W, New Business or Capacity Planning

• Overhead and Underground design experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

• 5+ years of experience in related to distribution power delivery field

• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools. General understanding of utility operations

• Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations

• Ability to collaborate across departments

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Pay Range $110,000 180,000/year

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: Weve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance