Burns & McDonnell · 2 days ago
Staff Substation Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mid Atlantic Region)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a company focused on engineering and construction services, and they are seeking a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high-voltage electrical power substation projects. The role involves supporting projects from conceptual phases through completion, preparing design packages, calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion
Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security
Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill
Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables
Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures
Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems
Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers
Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status
Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed
Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines
Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
Performs design quality reviews
Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact
Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, including understanding of three-phase power systems
Knowledge of basic protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
Familiarity with microprocessor-based protection and control systems with the ability to understand one-lines and control schematics
Substation physical layout, electrical clearances, rigid and strain bus design, ground grid design, surge and direct stroke protection, and raceway design
Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI
3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred
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)
Preferred
Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience
Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT, or PE, preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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