Staff Transmission Engineer (Multiple California Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Insurance & disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the San Diego/Brea area seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead HV overhead transmission line design projects. You will perform PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, and develop design criteria, sag-tension calculations and wire selection.

The role includes preparing construction drawings and cost estimates, mentoring junior staff, and interfacing with clients. This is a full-time, on-site position with travel up to 10% and eligibility for ESOP and

Qualifications

• Experience leading HV overhead transmission line design and related modeling.
• Ability to prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for HV lines.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee engineering tasks for HV OH T-Line design.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and materials.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates.
• Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced staff; may lead teams.

Skills

HV transmission line design

PLS-CADD modeling

Line routing

Structure analysis

Sag-tension calculations

Wire selection

Project leadership

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Description

At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee-ownership — a difference maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You'll create amazing for clients and for yourself. If you are passionate about the work you do and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!

Qualifications

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.

• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and materials for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.

• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high voltage overhead transmission lines.

• Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.

• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

$120,000.00-180,000.00 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 Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-CA-San Diego

Other Locations US-CA-Brea, US-CA-Walnut Creek

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D