Electrical Engineer - Substation (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to lead substation design projects. This role involves creating electrical protection and control designs, managing complex projects, and ensuring the reliability of the electric grid. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will directly impact the future of energy infrastructure. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience required.
• Master's degree with 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage electrical substations and prepare engineering cost estimates.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid.

• Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations. Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing the following:

• Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans.

• Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules.

• Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.

• Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.

• Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)

• Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.

• Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, others.)

• Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

• Regularly meeting with and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.

• Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers.

• Providing short term field support during construction.

• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.

• Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred required.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Strong computer skills. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251228

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D