Lead Overhead Transmission Engineer (69kV–500kV)

Burns & McDonnell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Overhead Transmission Project Engineer in Boise, ID. You will lead design teams on projects from 69kV to 500kV, mentor staff, and serve as the client’s technical point of contact.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and at least 7 years of direct project engineering experience in design-only and EPC settings. Strong communication and scheduling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required.
• 7+ years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, direction, and support for an overhead transmission design team on projects from 69kV to 500kV.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client.
• Implement quality control processes.
• Support proposal development.
• Coordinate project requirements and schedules across disciplines.
• Identify and communicate technical risks associated with projects.
• Oversee production work to meet deliverable milestones.
• Develop and communicate processes and tools to increase team efficiency.
• Create and teach training courses to the project team and department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Budgeting

PE License

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Overhead Transmission Project Engineer in Boise, ID. You will lead design teams on projects from 69kV to 500kV, mentor staff, and serve as the client’s technical point of contact.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and at least 7 years of direct project engineering experience in design-only and EPC settings. Strong communication and scheduling skills are essential.