Substation Transformer Engineer – FAT Oversight & Travel

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks an experienced Substation Engineer focused on power transformers to join our specialized team in the Kansas City area. You will oversee transformer specification, manufacturing, and testing for major utility clients nationwide, acting as the primary technical authority from bids to energization.

You will liaise with clients and global suppliers, review vendor drawings, and support FAT testing at domestic and international facilities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 3 years substation experience.
• FE exam completed (EIT) or in process.
• 3 years dedicated experience in power transformer application, specification and testing.
• Experience reviewing bids, evaluating technical specs, drawings and FATs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central technical authority from specification to energization, ensuring quality and project success.
• Review bids, data sheets and drawings to verify transformer compliance with client specs and industry standards.
• Oversee manufacturing and FATs, coordinating virtual and in-person FAT visits.
• Act as liaison between utility clients and global transformer suppliers for issue resolution.
• Interface with design teams to ensure equipment aligns with engineering design.

Skills

Substation engineering

Transformer testing

Bid reviews

FATs involvement

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

FE exam (EIT)

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks an experienced Substation Engineer focused on power transformers to join our specialized team in the Kansas City area. You will oversee transformer specification, manufacturing, and testing for major utility clients nationwide, acting as the primary technical authority from bids to energization.

You will liaise with clients and global suppliers, review vendor drawings, and support FAT testing at domestic and international facilities.