Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Northeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to join project teams designing high‑voltage transmission lines and related facilities across diverse projects including underground and overhead lines.

You will guide the design through concept to construction, update CAD drawings, and prepare equipment specs, RFQs, and reports while ensuring compliance with NERC/FERC standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a ABET-accredited engineering program with 3 years of transmission engineering experience.
• Alternate: FE exam and 3 years experience; or Master's with 2 years.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil/structural engineering techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in CAD software and transmission analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review transmission components to meet project needs.
• Prepare transmission equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations.
• Compile calculations for electrical clearances per NESC or other codes.
• Prepare communications of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements.
• Apply knowledge of transmission engineering concepts and procedures.
• Research and compile project data; compile studies and reports; write specifications.
• Update drawings in CAD-related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawings, contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
• Perform other duties; comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from ABET‑accredited program

FE exam completed

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCADD

Job description

Description

The Staff Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world‑class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across 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 to meet project needs and requirements 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. Writes specifications.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify 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, and 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, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required; consulting preferred.
• Or a 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 a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 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 demonstrate 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.

Compensation

$100,000.00-165,000.00 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Electrical Engineering

Primary Location

US-CT-Wallingford

Other Locations

US-MA-Newton, US-ME-Portland

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 10 % of the Time