Burns & McDonnell

Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program with 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred, for those with a degree in Engineering Technology.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other engineering software tools.
  • Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational skills.
  • Critical thinking abilities along with a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to navigate complex engineering issues.

Responsibilities

  • Support substation projects from start to finish, adapting designs to meet budget and client needs.
  • Develop comprehensive substation design packages covering various electrical components.
  • Conduct essential calculations for insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing, and other electrical parameters.
  • Prepare sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, and bill of materials.
  • Ensure alignment with industry standards, including IEEE and NESC, throughout project execution.
  • Assist in field inspections and technical reports for substation facilities.
  • Facilitate client communications and assist with project presentations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative high-voltage power substation projects.
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment with potential for leadership roles.
  • Support for field inspections providing hands-on learning experiences.
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including preparation for EIT Certification.
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff 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.
  • Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
  • Prepares and develops 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.
  • Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
  • Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
  • Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
  • Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
  • Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
  • Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
  • Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
  • Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
  • 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.
  • Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
  • 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 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred 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 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting 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.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification 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-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261562

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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