Entry-Level Distribution Engineer – Design & Field

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Fieldwork

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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.