Senior Underground Engineer

2 days ago


Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underground Engineer to join our team at Burns & McDonnell. As a key member of our underground transmission and distribution team, you will be responsible for leading design teams, working closely with construction, procurement, and permitting teams, and developing new clients and relationships with existing clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead design teams of 2 to 10 engineers and designers to implement effective and creative solutions for underground transmission and distribution projects.
  • Work closely with local and national leadership to develop new clients and continue building relationships with existing clients.
  • Support business development efforts with new clients across North America.
  • Support thought leadership through conference attendance, marketing, and other internal initiatives.
  • Prepare and develop distribution and transmission voltage construction packages for underground projects, including manhole and equipment installation, conduit and duct bank design, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
  • Develop routing analysis for the design of low to high voltage distribution and transmission lines using CADD/GIS design and mapping software.
  • Determine construction feasibility through route studies, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimating.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
  • Leverage commercially available simulation software and other tools to evaluate different scenarios and make informed recommendations to the client.
  • Produce reports and visualizations to communicate technical results and interpretation of trends; effectively communicate findings and recommendations to all areas of the business.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages.
  • Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications, such as cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, pole loading.
  • Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients, subcontractors, or outside personnel.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of underground distribution and/or transmission civil engineering/design experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
  • Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and electrical system equipment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience conducting underground field inspections.
  • Understanding of power flow.
  • Experience with various underground design tools, as well as CADD and GIS to aide in design.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.
  • Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying, and subsurface utility engineering/utility locating procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting.
  • Familiarity with NESC code for electrical design and construction guidelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Capable of devising new, more efficient approaches to solving problems and processes.
  • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.
Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $200,000. Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

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-PA-Conshohocken

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15% of the Time

Req ID: 234632

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #T&D



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