Assistant Distribution Engineer – Power Grid Design

Burns & McDonnell; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Distribution Engineer in Southfield, MI to support design and construction of 2.4kV–34.5kV distribution projects. You will work under a licensed PE and help create world-class designs for new, altered, and redevelopment projects.

You will assist with voltage packages, BOMs, cost estimates, and distribution calculations, while applying NESC and utility standards. Prior internship or FE/ABET background is beneficial; strong communication and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program required.
• Or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology with FE exam passed required.
• ABET accredited program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of distribution projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground projects.
• Prepare design sketches, BOMs, and cost estimates.
• Perform distribution calculations (voltage drop, pole loading, cable pulling).
• Assist with field inspections of overhead/underground facilities.
• Support client presentations and project communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

FE exam eligible/Passed

ABET accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Distribution design software

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Distribution Engineer in Southfield, MI to support design and construction of 2.4kV–34.5kV distribution projects. You will work under a licensed PE and help create world-class designs for new, altered, and redevelopment projects.

You will assist with voltage packages, BOMs, cost estimates, and distribution calculations, while applying NESC and utility standards. Prior internship or FE/ABET background is beneficial; strong communication and teamwork are