Junior Distribution Engineer

Beacon Hill; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is assisting in Needham, MA to hire a Junior Distribution Engineer to grow in the area of advanced distribution systems. The role focuses on applying an engineering degree to build essential electric utility infrastructure and to learn through hands-on project work on-site.

Candidates should have an engineering degree and be prepared to work on-site from 9am to 5pm in Needham, MA. The position carries a rate of $30/hr (non-negotiable).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required.
• On-site work required Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm in Needham, MA.
• 4-year ABET-accredited degree or 2-year degree with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and construct work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems from 4kV to 138kV.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Project work may include joint-use make ready and street light projects; use GIS, CAD, WMS, and client systems; perform engineering calculations (poles, guying, cable pulling, electrical demand, fault currents, device coordination).

Skills

Distribution experience

Power delivery experience

Leadership experience

Education

ABET Accredited 4-year degree

2-year degree with relevant experience

Tools

GIS

CAD

WMS

Job description

Job Summary

Our client in Needham MA is seeking a Junior Distribution Engineer looking to learn and grow in the area of advanced Distribution Systems. This is an excellent opportunity to put your engineering degree into practice building essential electric utility infrastrucutre. Candidates with educational experience in power delivery and/or distribution delivery are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have an Engineering degree and be able to work onsite Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm in Needham MA

Rate: $30/hr (non-negotiable)

Requirements

• Leadership (leading project or group) experience
• Degree Requirements
• 4-year degree-ABET Accredited or 2yr degree with relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and construction work packages for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 138kV, supporting transformer overload mitigation, inspection and maintenance programs, joint-use projects, and corrective actions identified through field inspections.
• Ensur compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards while delivering projects within established scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Project work may include joint use make ready, and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Distribution experience
• Power delivery experience
• Leadership (leading project or group) experience
• 4-year degree-ABET Accredited or 2yr degree with relevant experience

Equal Opportunities

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.

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.

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