Senior Transmission Design Engineer (HV Systems)

Burns & McDonnell; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Transmission Engineer to lead high voltage transmission design from concept to completion in Tucson, AZ. You will collaborate across project teams to adapt designs to budgets and client needs while ensuring code compliance.

The role includes preparing equipment specs, RFQs, and technical summaries; performing conductor and grounding studies; and updating CAD drawings for project deliverables and client presentations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in civil/related engineering and 3+ years transmission experience.
• FE exam completed or in progress; consulting experience preferred.
• Master's degree is welcome; strong civil/structural technique knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission design from concept through design completion.
• Modify and review transmission components per project needs.
• Prepare equipment specs, RFQs, data sheets and bid summaries.
• Perform conductor selection, lightning, grounding studies.
• Ensure NESC and regulatory clearances; interpret standards.
• Update CAD drawings and support client presentations.

Skills

Transmission design

Engineering problem solving

Strong communication

Quantitative analysis

Office software

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam completed or in progress

Master's in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Transmission Engineer to lead high voltage transmission design from concept to completion in Tucson, AZ. You will collaborate across project teams to adapt designs to budgets and client needs while ensuring code compliance.

The role includes preparing equipment specs, RFQs, and technical summaries; performing conductor and grounding studies; and updating CAD drawings for project deliverables and client presentations.