Staff Substation Design Engineer (13kV–765kV)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell Austin is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV–765kV). You will support projects from conceptual phase through construction, preparing design packages, calculations, and equipment specifications.

You'll apply IEEE/NESC standards, assist with field inspections, and collaborate with the project team to meet deadlines and client satisfaction. 3+ years of substation experience preferred; EIT certification desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor 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 with 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops substation design packages, including physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, and electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis.
• Develops substation calculations including 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 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 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 project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Works closely with project team to ensure deliverables and services are provided to client satisfaction and 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team player

Leadership

Engineering principles

Problem solving

EIT preferred

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical or Mechanical)

ABET-accredited degree - Engineering Technology with FE

Job description

Burns & McDonnell Austin is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV–765kV). You will support projects from conceptual phase through construction, preparing design packages, calculations, and equipment specifications.

You'll apply IEEE/NESC standards, assist with field inspections, and collaborate with the project team to meet deadlines and client satisfaction. 3+ years of substation experience preferred; EIT certification desired.