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Burns & McDonnell · 5 hours ago

Senior Distribution Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Detroit)

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead design project teams for utility distribution projects. The role involves overseeing design and construction processes for both overhead and underground electrical distribution systems while ensuring compliance with safety policies and customer satisfaction.

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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

Qualification

Distribution engineering experienceElectrical distribution power flowEPC project experienceDistribution design softwareGIS proficiencyNESC standards knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseTeam buildingWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsCritical thinking skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment

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

Preferred

EPC project experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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