Project Engineer - Distribution Line Design

Description:

Join a Mission-Driven, Growing Team

Location:

MO, IL or IA

Department:
Distribution Line Design

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reports To:

D-Line Department Manager/Senior Project Engineer

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we’ve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what’s possible.

At BHMG, You’re Not Just Doing a Job—you’re Building a Meaningful Career With a Company That Lives Its Mission Every Day

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.

We are seeking a licensed Distribution Line Project Engineer to serve as a technical leader and Engineer of Record for complex overhead and underground distribution line projects. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with people leadership, technical authority, and project oversight. In this position, you will lead the technical execution of distribution line design projects, and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

This role provides technical authority, project oversight, and team leadership across complex overhead and underground distribution line projects. You will work closely with Project Managers and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions. This role is ideal for a seasoned line engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership, mentoring others, and influencing project outcomes.

• Serve as the responsible Engineer of Record for distribution line projects, ensuring design accuracy, compliance, and adherence to NESC, RUS, and client standards.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and oversight to the distribution design team, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficient delivery.
• Lead design teams through all project phases—from concept development and feasibility through design, permitting, and construction support—providing direction and setting expectations.
• Perform, review, and approve detailed engineering calculations, pole loading analyses, underground system designs, and sealed deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers to define scope, schedule, assumptions, and deliverables to support successful and efficient project execution.
• Guide design team to complete projects within planned budget allocations and resource constraints.
• Oversee quality control processes and drive technical excellence across the team.
• Support construction activities through design clarifications, site visits, evaluation of field changes, and review of RFIs and change orders.
• Represent BHMG in client meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, maintaining strong client relationships and trust.
• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts by providing technical input, scope definition, and resource planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff; provide coaching, feedback, and career development. Delegate tasks/oversee work.
• Facilitate team meetings, design reviews, and milestone check-ins to maintain alignment, accountability, and performance transparency.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, delivery reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited engineering discipline (required)
• Professional Engineer…