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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Underground Engineer - Underground Transmission (Northeast Region)

Newton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $210K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Underground Engineer to work on a variety of underground utility transmission and distribution projects. The role involves leading design teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring successful project execution according to budget and design requirements.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead design teams of 2 to 10 engineers and designers and work closely with construction, procurement and permitting teams to execute underground transmission and distribution construction projects

Work closely with local and national leadership to develop new clients and continue building relationships with existing clients

Support business development efforts with new clients across North America

Support thought leadership including conference attendance, marketing and other internal initiatives

Prepare and develop distribution and transmission voltage construction packages for underground projects, including manhole and equipment installation, conduit and duct bank design, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design

Develop routing analysis for the design of low to high voltage distribution and transmission lines using CADD/GIS design and mapping software

Determine construction feasibility through route studies, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimating

Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems

Leverage commercially available simulation software and other tools to evaluate different scenarios and make informed recommendations to the client

Produce reports and visualizations to communicate technical results and interpretation of trends; effectively communicate findings and recommendations to all areas of the business

Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction

Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines

Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages

Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications, such as cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, pole loading

Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members

Regularly meet and correspond with clients, subcontractors, or outside personnel

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Underground transmission designCADD/GIS softwareProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseUnderground field inspectionsElectrical system knowledgeAutoCAD Civil 3DAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program

Minimum 7 years of underground distribution and/or transmission civil engineering/design experience

Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and electrical system equipment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience conducting underground field inspections

Understanding of power flow

Experience with various underground design tools, as well as CADD and GIS to aide in design

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Capable of devising new, more efficient approaches to solving problems and processes

Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work

Preferred

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

Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus

Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying, and subsurface utility engineering/utility locating procedures and practices

Knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting

Familiarity with NESC code for electrical design and construction guidelines

Benefits

Insurance

Disability

Time off

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

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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