Senior Transmission Engineer (Multiple California Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 155,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
401(k) plan
Insurance
Wellness program

Job summary

Responsibilities include preparing equipment specs, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and ensuring compliance with NESC and FERC/NERC standards. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Civil Eng or related ABET program with 7+ years in transmission engineering.
  • Alternative degree paths with FE and 7+ years experience accepted.
  • Masters in Engineering with 6+ years experience accepted.
  • Expert knowledge of transmission design codes and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of complex transmission line projects from concept to completion.
  • Provide technical oversight and mentor staff on designs.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and bid summaries.
  • Lead conductor selection studies and grounding calculations.
  • Ensure compliance with NESC, GO95, and NERC/FERC standards.
  • Review vendor drawings and data interfaces with stakeholders.
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
  • Produce technical reports for clients and publications.

Skills

Transmission design
Team leadership
Code compliance
NESC/GO95 knowledge
CAD software
Project management
Communication skills
Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Eng degree
FE exam completed
PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
BIM (Revit)
Civil 3D
PLS/PLS-CADD
RISA-3D
MathCADD

Job description

Description
  • The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.

  • Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop design.

  • Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

  • Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.

  • Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC, California General Order 95, or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.

  • Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.

  • Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.

  • Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.

  • Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.

  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.

  • Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.

  • Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.

  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • Or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

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

  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

  • Ability to travel.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$155,000.00-240,000.00 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

Electrical Engineering

Primary Location

US-CA-Brea

Other Locations

US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Los Angeles

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID

261655

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

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