Senior Substation Engineer - Lead HV Design & Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and HFWA sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design deliverables for high-voltage substations from concept to completion. You will guide preparation of design packages, perform electrical studies, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure QA/QC compliance while collaborating with clients and project teams. PE license preferred; 25% travel. Salary ranges $170,000–$240,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited program with 7 years of substation experience.
• Or ABET-accredited Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology degree with FE exam and 7 years of substation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Develop substation design packages: above/below ground layout, protection, control, grounding studies, lighting, security.
• Oversee calculations: insulation, AC/DC systems, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill.
• Prepare design sketches, estimates, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and industry standards; perform field inspections.
• Lead complex tasks using advanced tools; drive new processes or methods.
• Manage project schedule and budget under supervision.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

ABET-accredited Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology degree + FE exam

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design deliverables for high-voltage substations from concept to completion. You will guide preparation of design packages, perform electrical studies, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure QA/QC compliance while collaborating with clients and project teams. PE license preferred; 25% travel. Salary ranges $170,000–$240,000 with comprehensive benefits.