Senior Transmission Engineer – Overhead HV Systems

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to join project teams designing high‑voltage transmission lines and related facilities across diverse projects including underground and overhead lines.

You will guide the design through concept to construction, update CAD drawings, and prepare equipment specs, RFQs, and reports while ensuring compliance with NERC/FERC standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a ABET-accredited engineering program with 3 years of transmission engineering experience.
• Alternate: FE exam and 3 years experience; or Master's with 2 years.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil/structural engineering techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in CAD software and transmission analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review transmission components to meet project needs.
• Prepare transmission equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations.
• Compile calculations for electrical clearances per NESC or other codes.
• Prepare communications of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements.
• Apply knowledge of transmission engineering concepts and procedures.
• Research and compile project data; compile studies and reports; write specifications.
• Update drawings in CAD-related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawings, contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
• Perform other duties; comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from ABET‑accredited program

FE exam completed

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to join project teams designing high‑voltage transmission lines and related facilities across diverse projects including underground and overhead lines.

You will guide the design through concept to construction, update CAD drawings, and prepare equipment specs, RFQs, and reports while ensuring compliance with NERC/FERC standards and client requirements.