Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to join our team in KC. You will lead transmission design from concept through completion for underground and overhead lines, collaborating with project teams to meet budget and client needs.

You will prepare specifications and data sheets, perform grounding and clearance studies, and apply advanced CAD tools to update drawings. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree with 3 years transmission experience.
• FE exam completed and 3 years transmission experience.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years transmission experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil/structural engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Review and modify transmission components per project needs.
• Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Conduct economic conductor selection studies and grounding calculations.
• Prepare required clearances per NESC and applicable codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

FE exam completion (ABET option)

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Description

The Staff Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world‑class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Staff Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
• Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project‑related data as required by the project managers. Compile studies and reports. Write specifications.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD‑related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS‑CADD, RISA‑3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Engineers in Training‑EIT Certification preferred.

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