Assistant Substation Engineer, Electrical - Transmission & Distribution (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to assist in substation design from concept to completion. You will help prepare design packages, perform electrical calculations, and support field inspections and client communications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to project schedules, and applying IEEE/NESC standards. A Bachelor’s in electrical engineering is required, ABET accreditation is preferred, and an EIT is desirable for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Campus/community involvement recommended.
• Basic knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership potential.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of substation projects from concept through completion.
• Prepare and develop substation design packages including arrangement, protection, control, grounding, and lighting.
• Develop substation calculations (insulation, AC/DC, cable sizing, etc.).
• Contribute to design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specs, BOMs, and deliverables.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and industry standards.
• Assist with field inspections of substation facilities.
• Research and compile project data for managers.
• Support client presentations, reports, and visualizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Critical thinking

EIT preferred

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

• 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.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264357

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