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Burns & McDonnell · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer - Substation (Midwest Region)

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a leading engineering and consulting firm, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in substation engineering. The role involves designing high voltage electrical substations, preparing engineering proposals, and coordinating design activities while providing guidance to junior team members.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally

Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables

Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects

This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid

Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations

Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing the following:

Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans

Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules

Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material

Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring

Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)

Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing

Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, others.)

Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members

Regularly meeting with and corresponding with clients or outside personnel

Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers

Providing short term field support during construction

Supporting business development and marketing initiatives

Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringHigh Voltage DesignAutoCADMicroStationEngineering TechniquesEIT CertificationTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred required

Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures

Strong computer skills. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification 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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