Senior Substation Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Austin)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead high-voltage electrical power substation projects. This role involves managing design deliverables, overseeing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring project quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position offers collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of substation project or related experience.
• Experience in consulting preferred.
• Ability to apply diversified engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of design deliverables for substation projects.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct field inspections for substation facilities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Demonstrated critical thinking

Leadership skills

Desire for teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred)

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—including but 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—including but 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, consulting experience preferred required 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, consulting experience preferred required.
• 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 preferred.

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Austin

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261039

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

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

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