Senior Substation Engineer: Lead HV Design & Delivery

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

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.