Early-Career Substation Design Engineer

Burns & McDonnell; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to assist licensed engineers in delivering high-voltage substation projects from concept to completion. You will help develop design packages, perform calculations, and support field activities while adhering to IEEE and NESC standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and attention to detail, with opportunities for EIT-related certification and professional growth in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of substation projects from concept through completion.
• Develop substation design packages including arrangement, protection, grounding, and lighting.
• Prepare design calculations for insulation, station service, DC systems, and cable sizing.
• Produce design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and other standards and procedures.
• Support field inspections of substation facilities.
• Research and compile project data for managers.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visualizations.
• Identify and help resolve project issues; maintain QA/QC standards.
• Adhere to project schedule and deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Leadership potential

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

ABET accreditation

EIT Certification preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to assist licensed engineers in delivering high-voltage substation projects from concept to completion. You will help develop design packages, perform calculations, and support field activities while adhering to IEEE and NESC standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and attention to detail, with opportunities for EIT-related certification and professional growth in a team environment.