PRINCIPAL ENGR - FIELD ENGR

Job Summary

Fayetteville Public Works Commission is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, Field Engineering to lead the planning, design, and coordination of electric transmission and distribution system projects. This position supervises Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technicians, provides technical leadership for complex utility projects, and plays an important role in capital planning, system reliability, and infrastructure improvements.

The ideal candidate combines strong electric utility engineering experience with proven leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic public utility environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering design activities for electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Supervise, develop, and provide technical guidance to Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Plan and oversee projects involving new services, line extensions, distribution and transmission pole replacements, distribution automation, sectionalizing improvements, street lighting, and other system improvements.
• Review engineering work for accuracy, completeness, appropriate budgeting, construction standards, and compliance with applicable NESC requirements.
• Provide significant input into electric system capital improvement and operating budgets.
• Coordinate utility infrastructure activities associated with road widening and other projects involving NCDOT and the City of Fayetteville.
• Coordinate consulting engineers and contractors and review contractor pricing and invoices.
• Provide technical support to construction, substations, planning, material standards, metering, right-of-way, business development, and other internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and inspect solar interconnections to the PWC electric system.
• Build and maintain relationships with electric and communications providers regarding joint-use agreements and service territory coordination.
• Play a key leadership role in emergency system restoration, including damage assessment and coordination with outside line crews.
• Support employee training, development, evaluation, and engineering/technician progression programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience with or for a utility, including responsibility for reviewing or monitoring the work of others, plus registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience with or for a utility, including responsibility for reviewing or monitoring the work of others.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and distribution engineering principles and practices.
• Experience designing, reviewing, and coordinating complex utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to perform system analysis and solve complex technical engineering problems.
• Ability to read, develop, and interpret engineering drawings, maps, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and prioritization skills.
• Experience leading engineering professionals and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, government agencies, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating emergency electric system restoration activities.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Extended hours and on-call availability may be required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join PWC?

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career opportunities within a public power utility
• A safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to influence major capital projects, lead engineering professionals, collaborate with agencies including NCDOT and the City of Fayetteville

If you're an experienced utility engineer ready to combine technical expertise with engineering leadership and make a direct impact on electric system reliability and infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• PWC does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grade 416 $104,234.30-$137,328.69/ Salary

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