KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and utility coordination support for large-scale infrastructure, transportation, and complex construction projects. This position will serve as a senior technical representative, leading coordination efforts with public agencies, utility providers, regulatory authorities, contractors, and project stakeholders to support the successful planning, design, and construction of major infrastructure improvements.
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of electrical engineering and design/construction experience, demonstrated expertise in utility coordination and agency negotiations, and a strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, permitting, and construction requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing project objectives, resolving complex utility and third-party issues, mitigating design and construction risks, and providing technical guidance to multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead electrical engineering subject matter expert and principal technical representative in coordination with utility providers, public agencies, regulatory authorities, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Represent project interests in technical discussions and negotiations with utility companies, governmental agencies, private engineers, contractors, and the public, advocating for technical requirements, project schedules, and cost objectives.
- Proactively engage Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain required approvals, resolve technical issues, and facilitate utility services and infrastructure requirements for major construction projects.
- Lead and participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings, advancing project objectives through effective collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Serve as the senior utility engineering resource, interpreting stakeholder requirements, evaluating technical criteria, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating design and construction risks associated with utility infrastructure and third-party interfaces.
- Lead and participate in utility coordination meetings, third-party progress meetings, and project interface meetings, whether at project management offices, third-party agency offices, or active construction sites.
- Develop and manage meeting agendas, document meeting minutes, track outstanding action items, and drive coordination issues through resolution.
- Coordinate electrical power, utility service connections, utility relocations, and other infrastructure interfaces with applicable utility providers and project design and construction teams.
- Establish reporting mechanisms, performance metrics, and tracking systems to monitor third-party coordination progress, outstanding approvals, utility commitments, and project interfaces.
- Provide regular status updates, forecasts, recommendations, and corrective action plans to project leadership and management teams.
- Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, engineering correspondence, presentations, and other project documentation related to electrical engineering and utility coordination.
- Evaluate project requirements, design criteria, construction documents, contract requirements, and proposed changes to identify electrical and utility impacts.
- Serve as a senior technical liaison between engineering teams, project management groups, construction teams, utility providers, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders.
- Guide project teams on third-party requirements, utility logistics, infrastructure interfaces, and coordination challenges, supporting project management and interface management personnel as needed.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and monthly management reports summarizing project accomplishments, coordination activities, outstanding issues, risks, and recommended resolutions.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and project staff in electrical engineering, utility coordination, agency engagement, and construction practices.
- Promote and support project safety principles, construction quality requirements, and applicable industry standards throughout project execution.
- Perform additional project-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience in electrical engineering, design, and construction, with demonstrated leadership on complex infrastructure or construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams and coordinating multiple projects concurrently.
- Demonstrated specialized expertise in electrical engineering, power systems, utility infrastructure, or electrical utility coordination.
- Extensive experience coordinating with public agencies, regulatory authorities, municipal departments, and private utility providers on complex design and construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, electrical service requirements, utility relocations, and third-party utility coordination processes.
- Demonstrated experience working with public agencies and utility providers, preferably including the City and County of Los Angeles, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Caltrans, Metro, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
- Strong understanding of utility provider organizational structures, technical requirements, and procedures related to electrical power, electrical services, utility connections, and utility relocations.
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, construction standards, regulatory requirements, permitting processes, and industry practices.
- Experience coordinating electrical engineering and utility requirements throughout project planning, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical meetings, participate in agency negotiations, resolve complex engineering issues, and effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering reports, technical correspondence, project documentation, management reports, and executive-level presentations.
- Strong understanding of construction project delivery, scheduling, cost management, contract requirements, and construction administration practices.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Proficiency with project management information systems (PMIS), such as Prolog or similar platforms, and document review software such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu.
- Working knowledge of scheduling and engineering design software, including Primavera P6, MicroStation, and Autodesk applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and BIM 360.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably registered with the California State Board for Professional Engineers.
- Experience supporting major airport development, aviation infrastructure, or large-scale transportation infrastructure programs.
- Extensive direct experience coordinating with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), including knowledge of its business units, organizational structure, functions, technical requirements, electrical power services, and utility relocation processes.
- Established working relationships and demonstrated experience coordinating with Southern California public agencies, including the City and County of Los Angeles, CPUC, Caltrans, and Metro.
- Experience coordinating with private utility companies, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a principal technical representative in agency negotiations, utility coordination meetings, regulatory discussions, and public stakeholder engagements.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and providing technical oversight across multiple concurrent projects.
- Experience with electrical utility design reviews, power distribution, electrical service connections, utility relocations, and construction coordination.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED, AAAE, or other relevant professional certifications.
- Strong understanding of airport-wide infrastructure requirements and the operational, logistical, and stakeholder coordination challenges associated with construction in active airport environments.
Anticipated Salary Range: $249,000.00 - $273,000.00
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients across a broad range of industries and is committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and measurable results. KDG’s collaborative approach and commitment to excellence help clients successfully achieve their strategic objectives.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
