Burns & McDonnell · 3 hours ago
Assistant Substation Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Fort Worth)
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBurns & McDonnell is a company specializing in electrical engineering, and they are seeking an Assistant Substation Engineer to assist in the design and development of high-voltage electrical power substation projects. The role involves working under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and includes responsibilities such as preparing design deliverables, conducting field inspections, and ensuring project compliance with standards.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists in the design of substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion
Assists in the preparation and development of 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
Assists in the development of substation calculations including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill
Assists in the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables
Applies basic knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures
Assists with field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems
Assists with research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers
Assists with client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status
Identifies, communicates and assists in resolving issues on projects as needed
Adheres to established project schedule to meet deadlines
Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required
Bachelor Degree in related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required
Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated leadership skills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
Preferred
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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