HV Transmission Engineer – Design & Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis/St Paul, MN is seeking a Transmission Engineer to design transmission projects from concept to completion, including underground and overhead HV lines, aligning with budget and client needs.

The role requires ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field, FE/EIT preferred, and 3+ years of transmission experience. CAD/PLS-CADD proficiency and strong communication are expected; ESOP and 401(k) retirement are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transmission engineering, 5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, RFQ's, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
• Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources.
• Applies strong knowledge in commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

MS Office / PLS-CADD

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/related Engineering Technology w/ FE exam

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (substitutes 1 year experience)

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis/St Paul, MN is seeking a Transmission Engineer to design transmission projects from concept to completion, including underground and overhead HV lines, aligning with budget and client needs.

The role requires ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field, FE/EIT preferred, and 3+ years of transmission experience. CAD/PLS-CADD proficiency and strong communication are expected; ESOP and 401(k) retirement are offered.