Associate Distribution Engineer

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Wilmington (NC); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks an Associate Distribution Engineer (Entry-Level) in Wilmington, NC to support design and development of electric distribution systems. This role blends office design work with field activities and offers hands-on experience in utility projects.

Requirements include a ABET-accredited engineering degree, limited experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Office apps; willingness to travel 10–20% and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Formación

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; engineering degree preferred.
• Less than 2 years experience with engineering degree or less than 5 years with non-engineering degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work both in the field and in an office environment.
• Willingness to travel overnight ~10–20%.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop design and construction packages for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, voltage drop, and system reliability.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client software tools to create design packages.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections, then return to the office to complete design work.
• Prepare permitting and regulatory documentation for applicable jurisdictions.
• Support construction activities and perform post-construction reviews.
• Assist with outage investigations, root cause analysis, and mitigation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.

Conocimientos

Communication

MS Office

Fieldwork

Travel willingness

Educación

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Descripción del empleo

Associate Distribution Engineer (Entry-Level)

Locations: Wilmington, NC

About the Role

Seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to support the design and development of electric distribution systems. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in utility and power distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction packages for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, voltage drop, and system reliability.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client software tools to create design packages.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections, then return to the office to complete design work.
• Prepare permitting and regulatory documentation for applicable jurisdictions.
• Support construction activities and perform post-construction reviews.
• Assist with outage investigations, root cause analysis, and mitigation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university (Engineering degree preferred).
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience with an engineering degree, or less than 5 years of relevant experience with a non-engineering degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work both in the field and in an office environment.
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed (approximately 10-20%).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards.
• Experience using ESRI, GIS applications, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation.
• Exposure to electric utility distribution systems, including overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential distribution (URD).
• Knowledge of electric utility design or construction practices.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to utility and power distribution engineering projects.
• Experience supporting one of the nation’s leading utility programs.
• A combination of office-based engineering work and hands-on field experience.
• Opportunity for long-term growth and potential conversion to a full-time employee.

Equity & Inclusion Statement

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future