Burns & McDonnell

Senior Substation Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell • $100K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited) with 7 years of substation-related experience, or equivalent technical degree with FE exam and 7 years of experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to devise innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead substation projects from concept to completion.
  • Develop substation design packages, including physical arrangements and protective relaying.
  • Create detailed substation calculations including voltage drops and cable sizing.
  • Produce design sketches, cost estimates, and equipment specifications.
  • Conduct field inspections on public and private utility systems.
  • Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Perform design quality reviews and maintain client communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Substation Engineer will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Leads substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
  • Leads the preparation and development of substation design packages, including-but not limited to-physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
  • Leads the development of substation calculations, including-but not limited to-insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
  • Leads the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
  • Applies advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
  • Leads field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
  • Leads execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
  • Identifies, communicates, and leads resolution of issues on projects as needed.
  • Manages project schedule and meets deadlines for the deliverables under supervision.
  • Manages project budget for the deliverables under supervision.
  • Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Performs design quality reviews.
  • Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
  • Leads the preparation of proposals, including schedule and budget estimates.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience preferred required or Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience preferred.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260338

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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