Transmission Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our Transmission & Distribution practice.

You will perform design work using PLS-CADD, analyze structures, prepare construction drawings and cost estimates, and help manage schedules and budgets while mentoring junior staff. The role offers potential leadership opportunities and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.E. in Civil Engineering with 3 years transmission engineering experience.
• Bachelor's in Civil or related Engineering Technology with FE and 3 years transmission experience.
• M.S. in Civil Engineering with 2 years transmission experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil/structural engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for HV OH T-Line; structure design and development; hardware design and selection; field supervision.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for HV overhead lines.
• Provide input and adhere to project schedules and budgets.
• Mentor less experienced staff members and grow into leadership roles.
• Lead teams of engineers and interface with clients, and perform quality reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited B.E. in Civil Engineering

FE exam passed

M.S. in Civil Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Power line software tools

Job description

Description

At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee ownership, a difference-maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You'll create amazing, for clients, and for yourself. If you are passionate about your work and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!

Our Dallas-Fort Worth region is looking for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The successful candidate will:

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.


• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.


• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission lines.


• Providing input and adhering to project schedules and budgets.


• Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members.


• This position may develop into a leadership role, at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients.


• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.


• Other duties as assigned.

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).


• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.


• 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: 260729

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