Staff Distribution Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Distribution Engineer to join project teams and design electrical distribution for 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground systems, coordinating with construction through project completion to meet budget and client needs.

Responsibilities include developing distribution packages, sketches, estimates, BOMs, and performing cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations, while applying NESC standards, researching project data, and communicating status to

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with and 3 years of relevant engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree with FE exam and 3 years relevant experience; consulting preferred.
• Master's Degree in Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience; consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground projects, including 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 distribution calculations such as cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading.
• Apply knowledge of NESC standards, utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Research and compile project data as required by project managers.
• Perform field inspections for overhead and underground facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Prepare and disseminate project communications regarding vegetation management, ROW, outages, and third-party attachments.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate results and project status.

Skills

Electrical distribution power flow

GIS / design software

Strong written and verbal skills

EIT Certification preferred

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years experience

ABET-accredited engineering tech degree + FE + 3 years

Master's in Engineering + 2 years

Tools

None specified

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