Substation Design Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer in Austin, TX to assist licensed professionals in delivering high-voltage substation design deliverables from concept through construction. You will help develop design packages, perform electrical studies, and prepare estimates with a collaborative project team.

Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical) or related Engineering Technology degree with FE exam, plus internship experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or related Engineering Technology degree with FE exam.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of substation projects from concept through completion.
• Prepare substation design packages including physical arrangement, protective relaying, and studies.
• Develop substation calculations (insulation, grounding, conductor sizing, voltage drop).
• Prepare sketches, cost estimates, BOMs and other deliverables.
• Support field inspections and data collection.
• Assist with client presentations and project status visuals.
• Adhere to project schedules and QA/QC guidelines.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication GPA preference

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

ABET-accredited Engineering Technology degree + FE exam

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer in Austin, TX to assist licensed professionals in delivering high-voltage substation design deliverables from concept through construction. You will help develop design packages, perform electrical studies, and prepare estimates with a collaborative project team.

Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical) or related Engineering Technology degree with FE exam, plus internship experience.