Senior Engineer – Training (Distribution)

This position is responsible for developing, validating, and delivering Distribution Engineering training courses as a technical expert within the Power Delivery Engineering training organization.

Reporting to the GPC Distribution Principal Trainer, this role partners with SMEs, instructional designers, and field leadership to build high-quality training and deliver instruction aligned with current engineering practices and operational needs.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to how technical knowledge is developed and shared across the organization.

The position offers strong exposure to cross-functional teams and the ability to influence training content and the overall learning experience.

Strong technical expertise, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

This role provides a solid path for growth by expanding technical depth, broadening organizational insight, and building technical leadership capability within Power Delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with an advanced degree a plus
• Professional Engineer’s license is a plus.

• A minimum of 3 years of distribution engineering experience is required
• Previous experience as an Engineering Certification Program trainer or curriculum developer is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and personal leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the distribution system – experience with design, reliability, maintenance, operations, and/or construction.
• Experience in and technical knowledge of Power Delivery equipment including switches, transformers, relay schemes, voltage regulators, automation devices, SCADA, fault data equipment, etc.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, & regulatory requirements related to applicable work practices including OSHA, HAZCOM, Human Resources, etc.
• General knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and evaluation procedures used to enhance the development, presentation, and maintenance of training programs is a plus.
• Strong Powerpoint and MS Office skills required
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Learning Management Systems.

• Demonstrates all aspects of Our Values behaviors.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to safety excellence.
• Strong oral & written communication skills; ability to convey clear information tailored to the audience.
• Strong customer service skills and proven ability to work proactively and effectively with all levels of employees.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and proactively engage with others.
• Must lead by example and conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, stakeholders, and management.

• Serve as a Distribution Engineering technical subject matter expert (SME) for training.
• Develop and maintain high-quality training materials, partnering with SMEs, instructional designers, and field leadership to ensure alignment with current engineering standards and operational needs.
• Deliver instructor-led and blended training that is engaging, practical, and reinforces real-world application and safety-focused behaviors.
• Contribute to the development of new courses to address evolving standards, technologies, and workforce needs.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and preparedness of SME instructors to ensure consistent and effective training is delivered.
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement of the training program through feedback, evaluation, and enhancement of the learning experience.
• Conduct field visits and collaborate with operations personnel, Distribution Standards & Reliability to ensure training materials reflect current work practices and field conditions.
• Research, evaluate, and incorporate updates to company standards and engineering practices into training curriculum.
• Partner with the broader Power Delivery Training team to share resources, support system-wide training efforts, and maintain program consistency.
• Ensure training curriculum aligns with Power Delivery Safety initiatives.
• Support storm restoration efforts, as needed.