Staff Distribution Engineer (Southwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Staff Distribution Engineer to design distribution for 2.4kV to 34.5kV projects, both overhead and underground, collaborating through design and construction.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering education and 3+ years of experience, with strong knowledge of power flow, GIS, and distribution software, plus excellent communication. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with ABET accreditation and 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• ALTERNATE: Bachelor in ABET-accredited program with FE and 3 years of relevant experience (consulting preferred).
• Master's degree in Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience (consulting preferred).
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Proficiency with GIS and distribution design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground projects, including equipment installation and feeder design.
• Develop design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Perform distribution calculations: cable pulling, voltage drop, pole loading.
• Apply knowledge of NESC and utility standards, guides, specs and procedures.
• Research and compile project data for managers.
• Perform field inspections of overhead/underground facilities on public/private systems.
• Prepare communications on vegetation management, ROW, outages.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations of results and status.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Electrical power flow

MS Office

Distribution software

GIS

Right-of-way

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

EIT preferred

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor)

ABET-accredited engineering technology degree + FE + 3 yrs

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS

Distribution design software

Job description

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.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of relevant engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

• Or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program, 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 demonstrated critical thinking skills.

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

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-NM-Albuquerque

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D N/A