Senior Distribution Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Atlanta)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead design project teams for utility distribution projects. The role involves overseeing design processes, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design
• Review 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
• Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, resource forecasting, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions
• Oversee or perform Quality Control reviews of project deliverables
• Oversee or perform construction administration activities
• Lead field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private electric utility systems
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction by mentoring less experienced engineers and designers
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
• Responsible for effective communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of distribution engineering experience
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of distribution engineering experience
• Master Degree in Engineering and 6 years of distribution engineering experience
• Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design
• Expert knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel
• EPC project experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License