Staff Distribution Engineer (Conshohocken)

Burns & McDonnell; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Distribution Engineer to design and guide distribution projects from initial concept through construction for 2.4kV–34.5kV systems, both overhead and underground. You will collaborate with project teams and adapt plans to budget and client needs.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow, field experience, and proficiency with design software and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; ABET-accredited strongly preferred, plus 3 years of engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's in Engineering Technology with ABET-accredited program, plus FE exam and 3 years of experience; consulting preferred.
• Or Master’s in Engineering with 2 years of experience; consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create distribution designs for overhead and underground projects (2.4kV to 34.5kV).
• Work with project teams through design and construction phases.
• Adapt distribution plans to budget, design factors, or client needs.
• Develop distribution voltage packages and feeder designs.
• Prepare sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Perform cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply NESC and utility standards knowledge.
• Conduct field inspections of overhead/underground facilities.
• Prepare communications on vegetation management, ROW, outages.
• Develop client presentations and project status visuals.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

NESC standards

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years experience

FE exam with 3 years experience

Master's degree in Engineering with 2 years experience

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Distribution design software

Job description

The Staff Distribution Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Staff Distribution Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.

Develop and prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.

Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.

Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.

Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.

Perform field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.

Prepare and disseminate project communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.

Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Comply with all policies and standards.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related degree from a recognized, accredited program (ABET-accredited strongly preferred, plus 3 years of relevant engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.

Or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program, plus successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of relevant engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

Or Master's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.

Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Proficiency in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.

Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.