Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (San Juan, PR)

Burns & McDonnell; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer in San Juan, PR to lead design deliverables for high‑voltage substations from 13kV to 765kV. You will guide the project team through design and construction, adapting plans to budget and client needs while ensuring QA/QC compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires ABET‑accredited engineering education with 7+ years of substation experience or FE with 7+ years of experience; PE preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 7 years of substation project or related experience.
• Or ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering Technology with FE and 7 years substation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation projects from concept through completion.
• Develop substation design packages including arrangement, relaying/control, and electrical studies.
• Prepare design calculations for insulation, DC systems, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Create design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and equipment specs.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and industry standards; conduct field inspections.
• Manage project schedule and budget under supervision; ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Communicate with clients and prepare proposals with schedules and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

PE License

Engineering principles

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

FE exam with 7 years substation experience option

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Senior Substation Engineer will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Leads substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.

• Leads the preparation and development of substation design packages, including—and not limited to—physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.

• Leads the development of substation calculations, including—and not limited to—insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.

• Leads the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.

• Applies advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.

• Leads field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.

• Leads execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.

• Identifies, communicates, and leads resolution of issues on projects as needed.

• Manages project schedule and meets deadlines for the deliverables under supervision.

• Manages project budget for the deliverables under supervision.

• Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

• Performs design quality reviews.

• Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.

• Leads the preparation of proposals, including schedule and budget estimates.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of substation project or related experience required. Consulting experience preferred

• Or, Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of substation project or related experience required. Consulting experience preferred

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-PR-San Juan

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D N/A