Distribution Line Engineer

About BHMG

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting serving electric companies municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years weve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine whats possible. We empower our team encourage ownership and innovation and create an environment where you can enjoy your work do your best and make a meaningful impact for our clients. At BHMG youre not just doing a jobyoure building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day:

About the Role

Designed for an early career individual the Distribution Line Engineer role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in overhead and underground distribution line design project coordination and early mentorship responsibilities.

This position is an on-site or hybrid position in any of our office locations: St. Louis MO; Collinsville IL; or Bettendorf IA.

You will:

• Independently develop distribution line designs using utility GIS platforms pole loading software and related engineering tools; produce construction drawings staking sheets bills of material and technical documentation.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis and calculations to ensure compliance with NESC RUS and client-specific distribution standards.
• Evaluate routing pole placement equipment selection and constructability considerations including ROW requirements clearances and loading conditions.
• Coordinate with survey field personnel and real estate teams to incorporate field measurements as-built data and easement information into design.
• Identify and support permitting requirements (DOT railroad local jurisdictions) and assist with preparing exhibits applications and supporting materials.
• Conduct pole loading analysis guying design underground conduit/duct bank design and basic structural checks for distribution facilities.
• Review and finalize material assemblies transformer/switchgear placements and construction configurations for complete IFC design packages.
• Support client meetings cross-discipline coordination and field visits for design validation site assessment and construction support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts standards development design templates and technical initiatives within the distribution engineering team.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers designers and drafters.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related ABET-accredited engineering discipline required.
• Typically 2 or more years of relevant experience in distribution line design or utility engineering. Equivalent combinations of training practical experience and performance will also be considered.
• FE/EIT preferred or in progress.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel) AutoCAD Bluebeam and utility design tools (GIS pole loading software such as PLS-CADD/POLE etc.).
• Solid understanding of distribution line design principles NESC/RUS compliance construction standards pole loading and material assemblies.
• Strong problem-solving coordination communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to mentor junior technical staff and contribute to standards workflow improvements and team development.

What We Offer

At BHMG were committed to raising the bar for what it means to work at an engineering and consulting firm. Our people are passionate collaborative and driven by a shared commitment to quality and offer a competitive comprehensive compensation package including:

• Company-paid medical dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 10 Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work options for strong work-life balance
• Professional licensure and development support
• A fun respectful and team-oriented culture
• And much more!

At BHMG our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. The pay range for this position is $85000 - $115000 annual. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. This position is eligible to earn additional compensation including extra effort pay and an annual bonus incentive based on individual and company performance. Career level and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills abilities experience education credentials and internal equity when determining the base salary offered.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations US-IL-Collinsville US-IA-Bettendorf

Department Distribution Line Design

Employment Type Full-time

Work Type On-site or Hybrid