Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high‑voltage substations (13kV to 765kV). You will work with the project team through design and construction, adapting plans to budget, design factors, or client needs.

The role requires 3 years of substation engineering experience, ABET-accredited degrees, and strong communication/analytical skills. IEEE/NESC knowledge and MS Office proficiency are important. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program with FE exam completed and 3 years of substation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages for high-voltage substations (13kV–765kV) from concept through construction.
• Prepare physical arrangements, protective relaying, control, grounding and lighting analyses.
• Perform substation calculations (insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill).
• Produce design sketches, estimates, BOMs, equipment specs and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC and industry standards.
• Support field inspections and data gathering.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and visualizations.
• Identify and help resolve project issues with project team and client.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering Technology degree

FE exam completed (EIT)

Tools

MS 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 design quality reviews.

• Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.

• Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.

• 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, consulting preferred or

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam 3 years of substation engineering experience, 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 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-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time