Burns & McDonnell

Senior Transmission Engineer (Vancouver & Denver)

Burns & McDonnell$140K — $220K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent qualifications with 6-7 years of experience required.
  • Expertise in transmission design codes, engineering techniques, and software tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
  • Track record of leading design on large engineering projects and delegating tasks effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transmission design from concept through completion, ensuring project requirements are met.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations for transmission projects.
  • Conduct economic studies on conductor selection, including performance calculations for lightning and grounding.
  • Perform electrical clearance calculations and ensure compliance with NERC and FERC standards.
  • Review vendor drawings and manage communications with suppliers and clients to facilitate project goals.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing, while overseeing change orders and client satisfaction.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them in technical and procedural excellence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and disability coverage.
  • Generous time off policies and wellness programs.
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement program for financial planning.
  • Supportive benefits focused on employee well-being.
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 from the conceptual phase through design completion, meeting project needs and requirements set forth by project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop design.
  • Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Requests 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 communication of the interpretation and application of required 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 development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
  • Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review of 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 construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
  • Lead 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 7 years of 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 the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Master's degree in Engineering and 6 years of 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.

Compensation

$140,000.00-220,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-WA-Vancouver

Other Locations US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 264485

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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