Assistant Substation Engineer - HV Design & Field (ESOP)

Burns & McDonnell; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to support design deliverables for high-voltage substations from concept to completion. You will work under supervision, helping prepare layouts, protective relaying, grounding studies and material takeoffs.

You will contribute to electrical studies, equipment specs, cost estimates, and sketches while adhering to standards and project schedules. Collaboration with staff and client-facing contributions are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assists in design of substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Assists in development of substation design packages (layout, relaying, protection, grounding, cable sizing).
• Assists in calculations (insulation, voltage drop, conductor sizing, DC systems).
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specs, BOMs and other deliverables.
• Applies IEEE, NESC standards and procedures.
• Assists with field inspections of substations on utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project data for managers.
• Assists with client presentations and status reports.
• Identifies and helps resolve project issues.
• Adheres to project schedules and QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Desire to work in a collaborative team

Proficient Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to support design deliverables for high-voltage substations from concept to completion. You will work under supervision, helping prepare layouts, protective relaying, grounding studies and material takeoffs.

You will contribute to electrical studies, equipment specs, cost estimates, and sketches while adhering to standards and project schedules. Collaboration with staff and client-facing contributions are expected.