Distribution Design Engineer

Beacon Hill is hiring multiple Distribution Design Engineers. We are looking for junior candidates, ideally with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, who are ready to kick off their engineering career. The successful candidate will have interest in developing the work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready and Street Light projects, using customer GIS and WMS systems such as GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer and Maximo. Candidates should be comfortable in both a field and office setting, as some field work may be required. Selected candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction standards. Associate Distribution Engineers will gain experience in coordination of conflicting utilities, and other field engineering design requirements, the assessment and development of design big packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements and ROW applications, and the design of mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design and distribution system protection and coordination. Associate Distribution Engineers will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead: Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work. Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker. Develop permitting documents for different AHJ's. Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met. Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design. Background Requirements:Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) from an ABET accredited institutionProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasionAbility to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills Preferred Qualifications/Experience:Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similarExperience using CAD tools, MicroStation and/or GISExperience with NESCExperience with design standards Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.Ability to work with limited supervisionPositive attitudeProfessional dress and demeanor Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. 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