Burns & McDonnell

Staff Transmission Engineer (Raleigh)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program required.
  • Professional certification (EIT) and/or professional engineer licensure strongly desired.
  • 3 years of related experience in high voltage overhead transmission line design required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team with strong analytical and problem-solving skills vital.
  • Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design preferred, along with proficiency in power line design software like PLS-CADD.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
  • Perform PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structural analysis.
  • Prepare specifications and construction drawings for high voltage overhead transmission lines.
  • Conduct cost estimates for transmission line projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
  • Potential to develop into a leadership role, interfacing with clients and leading engineering teams.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured career development path.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the transmission and distribution field.
  • Mentorship and guidance provided to grow skills and knowledge.
  • Involves a moderate amount of travel (up to 10%).
  • The chance to work in a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Description

Our MAR region is looking for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The successful candidate will:
  • Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
  • Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
  • Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
  • Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role, at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program is required.
  • Professional certification, EIT, and/or a professional engineer licensure is strongly desired.
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills is required.
  • Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) 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-NC-Raleigh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261997

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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