Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (California)

Burns & McDonnell; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer to support high-voltage substation projects from concept through completion. You will develop design packages, perform electrical studies, and prepare BOMs under the supervision of a licensed PE.

The role involves collaboration with project teams, field inspections, and ensuring QA/QC compliance. Qualifications include a ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years of substation experience or FE exam with 3 years experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years of substation experience.
• Experience or attainment of FE exam preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops substation design packages including physical arrangement, protection, control, grounding, and lighting.
• Performs substation calculations (insulation, DC systems, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill).
• Prepares design sketches, BOMs, equipment specs and related deliverables.
• Assists with field inspections and QA/QC adherence.
• Supports client presentations and project status reporting.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (EE/ME)

FE exam completion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
• Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
• Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of substation engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related degree from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of substation engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.Engineers in Training-EIT Certification strongly preferred.

Compensation

$125,000.00-175,000.00 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.

Job

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, 10 % of the Time