Senior Transmission Engineer (San Juan)

Burns & McDonnell; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in San Juan, PR seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead the design of complex transmission line projects from concept through design completion. You will provide technical oversight, lead staff, and act as an industry leader in transmission line design.

You will prepare equipment specifications, lead conductor selection studies, and ensure compliance with NESC, NERC, and regional standards while mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 7+ years of transmission experience.
• FE exam completed with 7+ years of transmission experience (PE preferred).
• Master’s degree with 6+ years in transmission engineering; EPC project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission design from concept through design completion.
• Prepare equipment specs, RFQ responses, and data sheets.
• Lead conductor selection studies, grounding calculations, and impedance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, NERC, and FERC requirements.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers and other disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee QA/QC across drawings.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Engage with clients to build relationships and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Transmission design

CAD tools

Project leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

FE exam completed or PE license preferred

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit (BIM)

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

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 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 development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, finding 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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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 the 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 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.

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-PR-San Juan

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264712

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D