Distribution Line Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
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, We’ve Been The Trusted Partner Organizations Rely On To Solve Complex Challenges And Reimagine What’s 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, You’re Not Just Doing a Job—you’re Building a Meaningful Career With a Company That Lives Its Mission Every Day
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. 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, You’re Not Just Doing a Job—you’re Building a Meaningful Career With a Company That Lives Its Mission Every Day
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.
- 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/switch gear 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.
- Bachelor’s 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.
- 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…
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