Assistant HV Transmission Engineer – Design & CAD

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Transmission Engineer to support licensed engineers in creating world-class designs for new projects, redevelopments, and upgrades of high voltage transmission lines. You will help refine designs through the design and construction process, adapting plans to budget constraints and client needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with line design, producing and reviewing CAD drawings, and supporting field measurements and data collection for projects up

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (ABET accreditation strongly preferred).
• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology and successful FE exam completion.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transmission line design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Review and modify production drawings for high voltage lines (69-500kV).
• Design transmission line components including plans, profiles, structures and foundations.
• Support field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Contribute to studies, reports, and client presentations.
• Assist with CAD drawing updates and project coordination.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

MS Office

General problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program preferred

FE exam completed or required

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit BIM

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Assistant Transmission 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 and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Assistant Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.

• Assists in designing transmission 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 structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural 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 corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.

• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• All other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.

• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from a recognized, accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.

• 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 computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil/structural analysis programs.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264027

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-EAC #T&D