Staff Distribution Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Required ABET-accredited degree with 3+ years' experience, strong communication, GIS and design software skills, and willingness to travel up to 25%. This role offers full-time work in the Dallas area with a focus on safe, efficient electrical distribution design.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent with 3 years' experience.
• Option: ABET-accredited engineering or technology degree + FE + 3 years.
• Option: Master's degree in Engineering with 2 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground projects.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs and deliverables.
• Perform distribution calculations: cable pulling, voltage drop, pole loading.
• Apply knowledge of NESC and utility standards.
• Research and compile project-related data for PMs.
• Conduct field inspections of overhead/underground facilities.
• Prepare client communications on vegetation, ROW, outages.
• Develop presentations and visualizations on technical results.

Skills

Electrical distribution power flow

Microsoft Office Suite

Distribution design software

GIS

Easements, right-of-way, permitting

Written and verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor's)

ABET-accredited engineering technology degree (Bachelor's)

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Electrical design software

MS Office tools

Job description

Description

The Distribution Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, modifications, and rebuilds on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The 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.

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 and 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-TX-Fort Worth

Other Locations US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260238

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