Burns & McDonnell

Senior Transmission Engineer (Ft Worth)

Burns & McDonnell$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
  • 7 years of transmission engineering experience (or 6 with a Master's)
  • Proficiency in transmission design codes and software (e.g., AutoCAD, PLS-CADD)
  • Experience in evaluating structure types and design tradeoffs
  • Proven ability to lead design teams and delegate tasks
  • Skilled in quality reviews of engineering documents
  • Expertise in technical report writing and design justification

Responsibilities

  • Lead transmission design projects from conception through completion
  • Prepare specifications, RFQs, and technical summaries for transmission equipment
  • Conduct economic studies for conductor selection and analyze lightning performance
  • Lead calculations for electrical clearances per relevant codes
  • Communicate NERC, FERC, and regional standards effectively
  • Review vendor drawings and interface with various stakeholders
  • Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and change orders
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure customer satisfaction goals are met

Benefits

  • Telecommuting allowed up to 30 days per year
  • Limited domestic travel (up to 10%)
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Employee referral program with award incentives
  • Involvement in diverse and challenging projects
  • Potential for contribution to technical reports and publications
Full Job Description
Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design. Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. Lead economic conductor selection studies and lightning performance. Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards. Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers. Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders. Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry. Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of transmission systems.. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.. Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance. Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel up to 10% based on project needs. Multiple Positions Available. Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering*, Electrical Engineering*, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program or an equivalent internationally recognized accredited engineering program plus seven (7) years of transmission engineering experience. Must have at least seven (7) years of experience in each of the following:
  • Transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, Microsoft Products ).
  • Evaluating structure types, routing constraints, and design tradeoffs.
  • Leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
  • Performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Writing technical reports and design justification.
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus six (6) years of transmission engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus seven (7) years of described experience. Must have at least six (6) years of experience in each of the following:
  • Transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, Microsoft Products ).
  • Evaluating structure types, routing constraints, and design tradeoffs.
  • Leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
  • Performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Writing technical reports and design justification.
Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel up to 10% based on project needs. Qualified applicants please submit resume to www.burnsmcd.com/careers. Requisition ID [263480]. Employees may also refer a candidate to apply and be eligible for an award through Burns & McDonnell's Employee Referral Program described in the company's Policy Manual. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Job Electrical Engineering Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Req ID: 263480 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNP #T&D *IND-DNP*

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.
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