Assistant Distribution Engineer: 2.4kV–34.5kV Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Distribution Engineer in Columbus, OH to support licensed engineers on distribution projects from concept to design. You will help prepare voltage packages for overhead and underground lines, develop BOMs, and perform distribution calculations under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to NESC standards, and field inspections. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a foundation in engineering are expected for a new graduate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program required.
• Or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• ABET accredited program strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution power flow preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic distribution design software experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candi dates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of distribution projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist in the preparation and development of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply basic knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist with field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Assist with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Assist project team with communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MS Office

Distribution software

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

FE exam eligible

ABET accredited program

Engineering Technology degree

EIT Certification preferred

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Campus/community involvement preferred

Authorization to work in country

Tools

Distribution design software

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Distribution Engineer in Columbus, OH to support licensed engineers on distribution projects from concept to design. You will help prepare voltage packages for overhead and underground lines, develop BOMs, and perform distribution calculations under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to NESC standards, and field inspections. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a foundation in engineering are expected for a new graduate.