Burns & McDonnell

Staff Physical Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Midwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell$85K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in drafting technology or related field (7 years of experience) or associate's degree (8 years) or 9 years progressive detailing and design experience.
  • Proficient in design software: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel; open to learning new tools.
  • Skilled in both 2D and 3D applications for engineering drawings preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of design principles, calculations, and systems.
  • Familiarity with multi-discipline collaboration in project environments; adept at resolving design issues.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.

Responsibilities

  • Design various electrical project layouts and components for substations.
  • Execute planning and production of design documents and drawings with varying complexity.
  • Assess designs, sketches, and ongoing projects for quality assurance and improvements.
  • Approve design specifications and codes; ensure adherence to standards.
  • Produce drawings within project scope, budget, and schedules; manage tasks efficiently.
  • Conduct volume calculations for electrical design elements under engineering guidance.
  • Train and mentor junior staff in drafting and design techniques.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with opportunities for career advancement.
  • Inclusive workplace that values diversity with a commitment to EEO/Disabled/Veterans.
  • Collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork and multi-disciplinary engagement.
  • Mentorship opportunities aimed at professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Description

A Staff Physical Designer - Substation will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for proposals, specifications, and electrical plans as part of a project team. This project will directly execute complex, early design phases while partnering with diverse firms and international resources on detailed design work.
  • Perform various electrical project designs including substation plan layouts, section cuts, physical details, ground grid design, lightning design and other physical substation components. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
  • Perform drawing, planning, development and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Perform a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
  • Perform the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.
  • Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Perform production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  • Compute volume calculations for conduit, lightning, grounding designs under the direction of the engineer.
  • Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals.
  • Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
  • Support the development of subcontracted diverse firms and Burns & McDonnell international affiliates.
  • Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings.
  • Responsible for the physical design QA/QC process.
  • Evaluate manufacturer prints from vendors to verify they meet design criteria
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and seven years related experience or associate's degree and eight years related experience or nine years progressive detailing and design experience.
  • Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
  • Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

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 Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-OH-Columbus

Other Locations US-OH-Akron

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 252437

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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