Senior Project Engineer - Substation (Vancouver, WA)

Burns & McDonnell; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead a multi-discipline team in the development of engineered substation designs for safe and reliable electricity delivery across the United States and Northwest. The role emphasizes managing design efforts, budgets, and client communications to drive project success.

Preferred PE licensure with strong facilitation, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-discipline engineering design teams for substation projects.
• Oversee design efforts to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.
• Manage and mentor team members across disciplines.
• Implement Quality Program for engineering designs and budgets.
• Prepare and manage labor-hour budgets and client change orders.
• Coordinate with project controls for schedule, budgets, and progress.
• Direct subcontracted design efforts and field services.
• Present designs to clients, permitting authorities, and vendors.

Skills

Facilitation

Team leadership

Communication

Written & presentation

Problem solving

Budget planning

MS Office

Diversity leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Vancouver office. This position will lead and manage a multi-discipline team in the development of engineered substation designs to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Northwest. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:

• Managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-Only and EPC projects to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.

• Leading and mentoring a team of multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.

• Managing the implementation of the Quality Program for engineering designs.

• Preparing and managing the final engineering labor-hour budgets.

• Partnering with a projects controls team to manage the engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement function.

• Preparing, submitting, and managing client change orders.

• Managing subcontracted product procurement and/or engineering design efforts.

• Directing and managing field services.

• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.

• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.

• Leading project proposal efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.

• Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.

• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.

• High level of attention to detail.

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

• Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets.

• Provide leadership to a diverse project teams will be preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$155,000.00-215,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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-WA-Vancouver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263109

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D