Substation Design Engineer — High-Voltage Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Orlando to develop design deliverables for high‑voltage substations and support the full design/construction cycle. You will work under a licensed PE and collaborate with project teams to adapt plans to budgets and client needs, including studies, sketches, cost estimates, and equipment specs.

The role involves applying IEEE/NESC standards, performing field inspections, and assisting with client communications and proposals to keep

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or related field with 3 years of substation experience.
• Engineering competency and good communication skills.
• Experience with substation design packages and electrical studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV–765kV).
• Prepare design packages: physical arrangement, relaying, grounding, wiring.
• Perform electrical studies and calculations: insulation, voltage drops, cable sizing.
• Support field inspections and client presentations; QA/QC compliance.
• Assist project team through design to construction and proposal support.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

IEEE/NESC standards

Protection & control

Client communication

QA/QC

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

ABET-accredited EET degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Orlando to develop design deliverables for high‑voltage substations and support the full design/construction cycle. You will work under a licensed PE and collaborate with project teams to adapt plans to budgets and client needs, including studies, sketches, cost estimates, and equipment specs.

The role involves applying IEEE/NESC standards, performing field inspections, and assisting with client communications and proposals to keep