Lead Substation Physical Design Engineer (765kV)

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to lead physical design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV to 765kV). You will guide the project team through design and construction, adapting to budget and client needs while applying IEEE and NESC standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, field verifications, and cross-discipline coordination. You will mentor engineers, develop designs and proposals, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion is preferred with 7+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation physical design from concept through completion, covering layout, grounding, conduit, and lighting.
• Lead development of calculations: insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and equipment specs.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and industry standards to designs and specs.
• Coordinate protection, control, and civil/structural teams; mentor engineers.
• Conduct field verifications, QA/QC, and lead issue resolution.
• Develop proposals with schedules and budgets; manage deliverables and client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

FE exam completed

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

ProjectWise/SharePoint

CDEGS/WinIGS

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to lead physical design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV to 765kV). You will guide the project team through design and construction, adapting to budget and client needs while applying IEEE and NESC standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, field verifications, and cross-discipline coordination. You will mentor engineers, develop designs and proposals, and ensure high-quality deliverables.