Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Fort Worth)
Burns & McDonnell
**Description**
By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Fort Worth, TX office. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:
+ Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.
+ Performing facets of substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
+ Performing facets of substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
+ Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
+ Preparing equipment specifications.
+ Providing support for our clients during construction.
+ Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
+ Leading a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
+ Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
+ Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
+ Participating in project proposal efforts.
+ Advancing into leadership roles.
**Qualifications**
+ 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.
+ Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
+ 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
+ Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT 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)
+ Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
+ Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Electrical Engineering
**Primary Location** US-TX-Fort Worth
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time
**Req ID:** 245145
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D
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