Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
Lead Distribution Engineer - Distribution (San Juan, PR)
San Juan, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading firm with a focus on employee growth and project collaboration. The Staff Distribution Engineer will lead and support utility distribution projects, ensuring effective solutions are implemented while interfacing with clients and managing project teams.
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Hiring Manager
Justin Hershey
Responsibilities
Prepare and develop distribution and sub transmission voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design
Develop routing analysis for the design of low to medium voltage (2.4-120kV) distribution and sub transmission lines using CADD/GIS design and mapping software
Determine construction feasibility through route studies, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimating
Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems
Leverage commercially available simulation software and other tools to evaluate different scenarios and make informed recommendations to the client
Produce reports and visualizations to communicate technical results and interpretation of trends; effectively communicate findings and recommendations to all areas of the business
Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction
Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages
Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications, such as cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, pole loading
Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members
Regularly meet and correspond with clients, subcontractors, or outside personnel
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program required
Minimum 3 years distribution experience (completion of master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment
Experience conducting distribution field inspections
Understanding of distribution power flow
Experience with various distribution design tools, as well as CADD and GIS to aid in design
Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying, and subsurface utility engineering/utility locating procedures and practices
Knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capable of devising new, more efficient approaches to solving problems and processes
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work
Preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification is strongly preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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