Assistant Distribution Engineer- Distribution Modernization (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City seeks an Assistant Distribution Engineer to support project teams designing distribution systems from concept through completion for 2.4 kV to 34.5 kV overhead and underground lines.

You will prepare voltage packages, perform calculations, and assist with field inspections and data gathering under supervision of a PE. Entry-level role with growth toward licensure; travel around 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field required.
• FE exam completed if Engineering Technology degree is used.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic distribution design software experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of distribution projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist in preparing voltage packages for overhead and underground projects.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Perform distribution calculations (cable pulling, voltage drop, pole loading).
• Apply basic knowledge of NESC standards and utility procedures.
• Assist with field inspections for overhead and underground facilities.
• Assist with data collection for project managers.
• Assist with vegetation management, ROW, and outage planning communications.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visuals to show results and status.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complies with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Teamwork

Campus/community involvement

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field (ABET accredited)

FE exam completed or in progress

ABET-accredited program preferred

EIT certification preferred

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Distribution design software

Job description

Description

The Assistant Distribution Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Assistant Distribution Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in 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.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264916

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-EAC #T&D N/A