Distribution Line Design Engineer — Hybrid Growth

BHMG Engineers Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Licensure support

Team culture

Job summary

BHMG Engineers Inc. in Saint Louis, MO (also Collinsville, IL and Bettendorf, IA) is seeking a Distribution Line Engineer to develop distribution line designs, perform analyses, and mentor junior staff. On-site or hybrid work is available.

You'll work with GIS, pole loading software (PLS-CADD/POLE), and related tools, ensure NESC/RUS compliance, coordinate with survey and field teams, and support permitting efforts. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related ABET-accredited discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in distribution line design or utility engineering.
• FE/EIT preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop distribution line designs using utility GIS platforms and pole loading software; produce construction drawings, staking sheets, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis to ensure compliance with NESC, RUS, and client standards.
• Evaluate routing, pole placement, equipment selection, and constructability including ROW requirements, clearances, and loading conditions.
• Coordinate with survey, field personnel, and real estate teams to incorporate field measurements and easement information into design.
• Identify and support permitting requirements (DOT, railroad, local jurisdictions) and assist with preparing exhibits and materials.
• Conduct pole loading analysis, guying design, underground conduit design, and basic structural checks for distribution facilities.
• Review and finalize material assemblies, transformer placements, and construction configurations for IFC design packages.
• Support client meetings, cross-discipline coordination, and field visits for design validation.
• Contribute to standards development, templates, and technical initiatives; provide mentorship to junior engineers and drafters.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GIS

PLS-CADD/POLE

Communication

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

FE/EIT preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD/POLE

GIS Tools

Pole loading software

Job description

BHMG Engineers Inc. in Saint Louis, MO (also Collinsville, IL and Bettendorf, IA) is seeking a Distribution Line Engineer to develop distribution line designs, perform analyses, and mentor junior staff. On-site or hybrid work is available.

You'll work with GIS, pole loading software (PLS-CADD/POLE), and related tools, ensure NESC/RUS compliance, coordinate with survey and field teams, and support permitting efforts. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.