Substation Engineer: HV Design & Field Delivery

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Columbus, OH, to work under a licensed PE. You will develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV–765kV) and guide projects from concept through construction.

Expect to produce design packages, perform electrical calculations, and support client communication. The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to standards, and delivering high-quality results within budget constraints.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited degree and 3 years of substation engineering experience required.
• Bachelor degree with FE exam and 3 years of substation experience; consulting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leadership and collaborative team mindset are essential.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops substation design packages and calculations.
• Develops insulation, grounding, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill calculations.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, equipment specs, and other deliverables.
• Ensures compliance with IEEE, NESC, and other standards; supports QA/QC.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Engineering fundamentals

Education

ABET-accredited program

FE exam (Fundamentals of Engineering)

EIT certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Columbus, OH, to work under a licensed PE. You will develop design deliverables for high-voltage substations (13kV–765kV) and guide projects from concept through construction.

Expect to produce design packages, perform electrical calculations, and support client communication. The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to standards, and delivering high-quality results within budget constraints.