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Assistant Cables Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Description

The Assistant Cables Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground, trenchless and/or submarine power cable lines. Cable lines may include low to medium voltage distribution and high voltage transmission. The Assistant Cables Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting power line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

  • Assists in the underground power line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, including electrical, civil and mechanical principles.
  • Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for various projects involving medium—to high-voltage (13-500kV) power lines.
  • Assists in designing power line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.
  • Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil and electrical engineering services industry.
  • Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
  • Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
  • Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of medium to high voltage power lines.
  • Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
  • Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of electrical power flow preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Basic distribution design software experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261550

Job Hire Type New Grad #T&D N/A

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