Assistant Substation Engineer, Electrical - Transmission & Distribution (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to support design deliverables for high-voltage substations from 13kV to 765kV under licensed P.E. supervision.

You will work with project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to budget, design factors, or client needs, and contribute to calculations, sketches, and reports. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to QA/QC guidelines, with travel up to 10% and opportunities for

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design of substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
Prepare substation design packages including arrangement, protection, grounding, and lighting analyses.
Develop substation calculations such as insulation, voltages, conductor sizing, and conduit fill.
Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specs, BOMs and other deliverables.
Apply IEEE, NESC, and industry standards; support field inspections of substations.
Research and compile project data; support client presentations and status reports.
Identify and help resolve project issues; adhere to project schedule and QA/QC guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

EIT certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Assistant Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project staff in the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Assistant Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Assists in the design of substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
Assists in the preparation and development of substation design packages including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
Assists in the development of substation calculations including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
Assists in the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
Applies basic knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
Assists with field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
Assists with research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
Assists with client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
Identifies, communicates and assists in resolving issues on projects as needed.
Adheres to established project schedule to meet deadlines.
Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
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.