Senior Transmission Engineer (Multiple California Locations)
Burns & McDonnell
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Job summary
Burns & McDonnell in US-CA (Brea / Walnut Creek / San Diego / Los Angeles) seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead complex transmission projects from concept to design completion. The role emphasizes technical oversight, design staff leadership, and client interaction.
The ideal candidate has ABET-accredited civil engineering credentials, 7+ years in transmission, and strong CAD/tool proficiency. EPC experience and PE license are preferred. Travel up to 20% is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program, 7 years transmission experience.
- Alternative degrees with FE and 7 years transmission experience; EPC experience preferred.
- Master's degree in Engineering with 6 years transmission experience; EPC preferred.
- Strong knowledge of transmission design codes, computer skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D and related tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; PE license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead design of complex transmission line projects from concept through design.
- Provide technical oversight and mentor design staff; lead staff on projects.
- Prepare specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Lead conductor selection, grounding calculations, and NERC/FERC compliance.
- Review vendor drawings; interface with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines.
- Develop project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, and construction planning.
- Lead QA/QC reviews and ensure adherence to safety policies.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job 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.
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.
$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.
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.
Electrical Engineering
US-CA-Brea
US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Los Angeles
Full-time
Yes, 20 % of the Time
261655
Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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