Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Chicago)

Overview

Design and manage overhead high‑voltage transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

• field inspection
• transmission design
• cad updates
• equipment specs
• clearance calculations
• conductor study

Tasks

-Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. -Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. -Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. -Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. -Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. -Complies with all policies and standards -Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards. -Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications. -Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. -Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• civil 3d
• eit
• b.s. civil
• communication

What You Bring

-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. -Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred -Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Applies strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry. -Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required -Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

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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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