Lead Substation Engineer - HV Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design deliverables for high-voltage substation projects (13kV to 765kV). You will guide the project team through design and construction, adapting plans to budgets, factors, and client needs.

Responsibilities include leading design packages, calculations, protective relaying, grounding studies, and field inspections; applying IEEE/NESC standards; developing proposals and ensuring QA/QC.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of substation project experience or related engineering work.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred for the engineering degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Develop substation design packages (arrangement, protection, relaying, grounding, and lighting).
• Perform design calculations (insulation, power systems, cable sizing, conduit fill).
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, and other industry standards; perform QA/QC reviews.
• Lead field inspections and client communications; develop proposals and budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Mechanical Engineering program

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design deliverables for high-voltage substation projects (13kV to 765kV). You will guide the project team through design and construction, adapting plans to budgets, factors, and client needs.

Responsibilities include leading design packages, calculations, protective relaying, grounding studies, and field inspections; applying IEEE/NESC standards; developing proposals and ensuring QA/QC.