Transmission Engineer (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to design and redevelop high-voltage transmission projects, from concept through design completion. You will adapt plans for budgets, design factors, and client needs, and work with project teams during design and construction.

You will prepare specifications, perform studies, and update CAD drawings while ensuring compliance with NESC, NERC and regional standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Eng degree with 3 years transmission experience.
• Alternate: ABET-accredited Civil/Eng Technology with FE and 3 years transmission experience.
• Master's in Civil Eng with 2 years transmission experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil/structural techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work analytically in quantitative problem solving.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAD/analysis tools.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission design from concept to design completion.
• Modify and review transmission components for project needs.
• Prepare equipment specs, RFQs, bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform conductor selection studies, lightning and grounding calculations.
• Compile calculations for NESC/NERC/FERC/regional requirements.
• Update drawings in CAD-related software.
• Prepare client presentations, shop drawings, and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ABET Civil Eng degree

FE eligible

Masters in Civil Eng

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Hydraulic software

Job description

Description

The Staff Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Staff Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.

• Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.

• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.

• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.

• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.

• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

• Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

• Or Bachelor's degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

• Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 263460

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D