Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Overview

Design and develop protection/control systems for utility substations (7.2‑345kV).

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• facility design
• equipment specs
• engineering calc
• protection design
• panel design

Tasks

-Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel. -Design facilities utilizing client standards. -Prepare equipment specifications. -Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills involved in the resolution of design problems, including performing field investigation or observation and detailed quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) review of design calculations. -Makes design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for electrical protection systems. -Equipment and material selection and specification and preparation of cost estimates and bills of material -Conduct assigned project work and coordinates with team members to ensure compliance with project schedules. -Control building design including AC and DC panels, batteries and charger

Requirements

• eit
• bachelor
• protective relays
• autocad
• microstation
• switchgear

What You Bring

-CT sizing and selection -Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred -Bachelor 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. Required or -Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or -Advanced comprehension of protective relay applications (SEL, GE, Basler, ABB) -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures. -Electrical one-line drawings, protection system architecture, electrical network system architecture, detailed physical layouts, construction drawings and programming -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) -Switchgear, bus work, recloser, and circuit breaker control and operation -Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs. -Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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