Substation Design Engineer — Lead Projects & Field

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV to 765kV). Under the supervision of a licensed PE, you’ll support projects from concept through completion and adapt designs to budget, factors, and client needs.

Responsibilities include creating design packages, electrical studies, grounding and insulation sizing, and BOMs; performing QA/QC; supporting proposals and client presentations. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of substation experience.
• Or ABET accredited degree with FE exam and 3 years of substation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations from concept through completion.
• Prepare design packages for arrangement, protection, control, grounding, and lighting.
• Conduct electrical studies including insulation, voltage drop, and cable sizing.
• Create sketches, cost estimates, equipment specs, and BOMs.
• Support field inspections and QA/QC according to internal guidelines.
• Assist proposals and client presentations; maintain client relationships.
• Meet project schedules and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive decision making

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

FE exam (EIT) eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV to 765kV). Under the supervision of a licensed PE, you’ll support projects from concept through completion and adapt designs to budget, factors, and client needs.

Responsibilities include creating design packages, electrical studies, grounding and insulation sizing, and BOMs; performing QA/QC; supporting proposals and client presentations. Travel up to 10%.