Staff Transmission Engineer - HV Power Design

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer in Fort Worth, TX. You will join project teams to design high voltage transmission lines, both underground and overhead, and adapt plans to budget and client needs.

You will perform design from concept through completion, prepare specifications, conduct analyses, and update CAD drawings, contributing to diverse projects across facilities and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 3 years transmission engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience in design and review of transmission components and project needs.
• Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and regional standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare equipment specs, RFQs, bids, and purchase recommendations.
• Conduct economic conductor selection studies and grounding calculations.
• Compile data and write specifications and reports for client reviews.
• Update CAD drawings and support project presentations.

Skills

Excellent written verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field

FE exam completion with 3 years transmission experience

ABET-accredited Masters in Civil Engineering (2+ years)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer in Fort Worth, TX. You will join project teams to design high voltage transmission lines, both underground and overhead, and adapt plans to budget and client needs.

You will perform design from concept through completion, prepare specifications, conduct analyses, and update CAD drawings, contributing to diverse projects across facilities and infrastructure sectors.