Burns & McDonnell

Senior Transmission Engineer (Southwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell • $100K — $130K *
Albuquerque, NM 87121In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree (ABET accredited) with 7 years of transmission engineering experience, or.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (ABET accredited), FE exam completion, and 7 years of experience required, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience required, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in engineering techniques, transmission design codes, and software (e.g., AutoCAD, PLS-CADD).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large discipline designs while delegating tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design from conception to completion for complex transmission line projects.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and bid recommendations for transmission projects.
  • Conduct economic conductor selection studies and grounding calculations.
  • Ensure compliance with NESC, NERC, FERC, and regional standards during project execution.
  • Oversee coordination with vendors, clients, and engineering disciplines during project phases.
  • Manage project schedules, budget, and staffing while addressing change orders.
  • Generate technical reports and presentations for clients and industry publications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative and complex engineering projects.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry best practices.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on mentorship and professional growth.
  • Support for continuing education and certification efforts.
  • Involvement in client relationship management and business development.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
  • Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop design set forth.
  • 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, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
  • 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, and designers.
  • Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
  • 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 of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
  • 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.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • 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 7 years transmission engineering experience required, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years transmission engineering experience required, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years transmission engineering experience required, EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and 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.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

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

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-AZ-Tucson

Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 263366

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

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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7,500 employees
Industry
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Founded
1898
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