Electric Distribution Engineer II

Org Marketing Statement

For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole. It’s more than simply providing a service. It’s a commitment to a better quality of life. That’s why BPU has been recognized as one of the top public utilities in the country. That’s the Power of Community.

The BPU offers very competitive pay and one of the best benefits packages in greater Kansas City! Come join the Power of Our Community!

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer II role is key in the planning, design, analysis, and maintenance of electrical systems that support the utility’s infrastructure. This engineering position requires technical expertise, project coordination skills, and an understanding of utility operations. The engineer will work collaboratively across departments to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe delivery of electric services to the community.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

$103,794 to $129,742 - Annual Salary

Duties and Responsibilities

Under The Direction Of The Supervisor Of Engineering

• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and expansion of the electric overhead, and underground transmission & distribution systems. *
• Develop specifications for material purchases and construction standards. *
• Develop project designs by attending pre-construction conferences, meeting and corresponding with developers, builders and customers, visiting properties, construction sites, and traversing across all types of terrain to perform asset auditing, surveying, staking, measuring, and other related duties. *
• Advise developers, contractors, customers, and KCBPU crews regarding project technical requirements to meet KCBPU policies & standards as well as local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards. *
• Review plans, applications, and service requests for Distributed Generation facilities, Development Review Committee submittals, and all types of requests submitted to the Electrical Distribution Engineering Department, per KCBPU policies, processes, and standards. *
• Review, prepare, and interpret technical documents and drawings to support system projects, upgrades, and other areas assigned. *

Perform detailed engineering analyses and calculations for electrical transmission and distribution systems, including: *

• Conductor sag and tension using manual and electronic methods
• System operating parameters
• Load sizing and transformer selection
• Voltage drop assessments
• Structural requirements for poles and guy wires
• Cable pulling and ampacity evaluations
• Protective device coordination
• Additional system-related computations to support utility projects and programs
• Assist with responding to emergency conditions and restoring the distribution system to normal operation. *
• Prepare studies, reports and recommendations pertaining to the overall electric transmission & distribution system operation. *
• Interpret operating and maintenance reports resulting from operations and maintenance systems and recommend system improvements. *
• Coordinate electrical distribution system, street lighting and traffic signal activities with other City departments, and with outside agencies. *
• Perform other related work duties as assigned. *
• Denotes essential functions of the position.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions, which include office and field related work including walking and using survey instruments, measuring devices, and other equipment as needed in all weather and conditions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• A Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering is required
• Power engineering emphasis is preferred
  
  

Experience Requirement

• Two (2) years to four (4) years of related work experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skill And Ability

• Ability to learn complex design methods.
• Ability to develop good project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and interpersonal methods, including strong technical writing capabilities.
• Ability to operate computers, instruments, and software tools, including AutoCAD, Adobe, and MS Office and other assigned systems, to perform essential job functions.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, tools, and techniques applied to the design and delivery of products and services.
  
  

Other Information

Open Date: March 24, 2026

Applications will be reviewed beginning April 23, 2026

Recruitment Agency Notice: We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.

Conditions of Employment

All BPU employees, at the inception of their employment, shall have a period of 12 months after employment begins to establish and maintain a legal primary residence within the legally defined boundaries of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.