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Burns & McDonnell · 4 hours ago

Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Houston, Austin)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead the design of complex transmission line projects. The role involves providing technical expertise, leading design staff, and ensuring project requirements are met through effective management and oversight.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design

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, 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

Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find 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 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 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

Qualification

Transmission engineeringAutoCADPLS-CADDProject managementProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseBIM (Revit)Civil 3DRISA-3DMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam buildingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred

Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred

Master Degree in Engineering and 6 years transmission engineering experience. 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

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications

Ability to travel

Preferred

EPC project experience preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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