Staff Substation Electrical Engineer - HV Design Lead

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Saint Louis, MO, to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV to 765kV) under a licensed professional engineer and through all project phases. You will prepare design packages, perform electrical studies, support field inspections, and contribute to proposals and client presentations, ensuring quality and schedule alignment.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited degree, FE/EIT preferred, and 3 years substation

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• FE exam completed or EIT preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design packages for high-voltage projects (13kV–765kV).
• Prepare design calculations: insulation, grounding, voltage drop, cable sizing.
• Support field inspections and project QA/QC processes.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with project team to meet schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited program in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed

3 years of substation engineering experience

Engineers in Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Saint Louis, MO, to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV to 765kV) under a licensed professional engineer and through all project phases. You will prepare design packages, perform electrical studies, support field inspections, and contribute to proposals and client presentations, ensuring quality and schedule alignment.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited degree, FE/EIT preferred, and 3 years substation