Substation Physical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ESOP

401(k) retirement

Insurance & disability

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Physical Engineer to develop high‑voltage physical designs (13kV to 765kV) for utility-scale substations. You will work under a licensed PE, collaborating with project teams through design and construction while adapting plans to budget and client needs.

Experience with 345kV–765kV design, DGA equipment, and protective interfaces is valued. Opportunities include mentoring and leading project aspects in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and FE exam.
• 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in substation physical design; consulting preferred.
• MS degree may substitute for 1 year experience.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA and ANSI.
• FE or EIT or PE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Supports substation physical design from concept through completion, including layout, grounding, conduit, and lighting.
• Develops substation calculations: insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specs, BOMs, deliverables.
• Coordinates with protection and control team for interfaces between disciplines.
• Supports field inspections, project research, and client presentations.
• Performs design quality reviews and mentors less experienced engineers.
• Develops client relationships and supports proposals.

Herramientas

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Teams

ProjectWise/SharePoint

CDEGS

WinIGS

Descripción del empleo

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Substation Physical Engineer to develop high‑voltage physical designs (13kV to 765kV) for utility-scale substations. You will work under a licensed PE, collaborating with project teams through design and construction while adapting plans to budget and client needs.

Experience with 345kV–765kV design, DGA equipment, and protective interfaces is valued. Opportunities include mentoring and leading project aspects in a dynamic environment.