Staff Distribution Engineer - Houston
Houston, Texas
Employer: Burns & McDonnell
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 240628
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #T&D N/A
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.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year experience.
- Three years of relevant engineering experience, consulting preferred.
- Successful completion (i.e., passing) FE or EIT 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.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 240628
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #T&D N/A
Created: 2024-09-15
Reference: 30C1D148CC3C47EE9EC27D8688E27B2A
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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