Substation electrical engineer

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an electrical design engineer specializing in substations to design power infrastructure, perform calculations, prepare drawings and equipment specifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients. The role supports project planning, cost and schedule management, quality and safety practices, construction activities, and mentorship of junior team members.

The candidate should have a strong electrical engineering foundation, relevant substation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• PE licensure or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering, substations/power infrastructure design experience, power system studies, and distribution equipment knowledge.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or ETAP.

Responsibilities

• Design substations and related power infrastructure by preparing electrical designs, calculations, drawings, studies, and equipment specifications; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Support project planning, cost and schedule management, quality and safety practices, construction activities, and the development of junior team members.

Job description

Design substations and related power infrastructure by preparing electrical designs, calculations, drawings, studies, and equipment specifications, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. Support project planning, cost and schedule management, quality and safety practices, construction activities, and the development of junior team members.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline is required; an advanced degree is a plus, and PE licensure or progress toward it is preferred. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering foundation, relevant substation or power infrastructure design experience, knowledge of power system studies, distribution equipment, applicable codes and standards, and proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or ETAP.

Key Skills:

Electrical Engineering, Substation Electrical Design, Power System Analysis, Load Flow Studies, Short-Circuit Studies, Protection Coordination, Power Distribution, Equipment Specification, AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Schedule Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication