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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Houston, Austin)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

3+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction environmental and consulting services firm. They are seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to provide technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams, mentor team members, and manage project scopes and budgets.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV

Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members

Independently executing design work with engineering judgment

Performing quality reviews

Identify and communicate changes to project scope to engineering lead and project manager

Providing input and adhering to project schedules

Understanding project budget

Identifying and communicating of technical risks associated with projects

Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across team and department

Creating, improving, facilitating and teaching training courses to the project team and department

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Transmission engineeringCivil engineering techniquesAutoCADMicrosoft Office SuiteFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Team buildingCommunication skillsCritical thinkingAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience

3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred

Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural 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

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

Strong 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

Preferred

Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT 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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