Assistant Substation Engineer — HV Design & Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to support licensed engineers in developing high-voltage substation design deliverables. You will assist through the design and construction lifecycle, adapting plans to budget and client needs.

You will prepare design packages, calculations, sketches, cost estimates, specs, and BOMs while applying IEEE/NESC standards and supporting field inspections. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 strongly preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the country where the position is located.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of substation projects from conceptual phase to completion.
• Assist in preparation of substation design packages including physical arrangement, protective relaying and control, grounding, and lighting.
• Develop calculations including insulation, station service, DC systems, and cable sizing.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specs, bill of materials, and other deliverables.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and other standards, guides and procedures.
• Assist with field inspections for substation facilities.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visualizations for status updates.
• Identify and help resolve issues on projects.
• Adhere to project schedule to meet deadlines.
• Work with team to ensure QA/QC compliance and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Leadership potential

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to support licensed engineers in developing high-voltage substation design deliverables. You will assist through the design and construction lifecycle, adapting plans to budget and client needs.

You will prepare design packages, calculations, sketches, cost estimates, specs, and BOMs while applying IEEE/NESC standards and supporting field inspections. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.