High Voltage Substation Designer

4 days ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
As a Staff Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects, including the design and development of high-voltage substations. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, we strive to deliver exceptional results and exceed client expectations. Our team of experts works collaboratively to identify and address project risks and challenges, and we encourage continuous learning and professional growth. The estimated salary for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience.

Responsibilities
• Design and develop high-voltage substations, including protection & control design and physical design
• Perform calculations such as DC battery sizing, AC load sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and control cable sizing
• Create and modify technical specifications for major equipment, such as power transformers, power circuit breakers, control enclosures, and other related high-voltage materials
• Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and P&C design staff to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems
• Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings
• Assist with client communication and manufacturer drawing reviews
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager and others as needed
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced team members

Requirements
• 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
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, including understanding of three-phase power systems
• Knowledge of basic protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
• Familiarity with microprocessor-based protection and control systems with the ability to understand one-lines and control schematics
• Physical: Substation physical layout, electrical clearances, rigid and strain bus design, ground grid design, surge and direct stroke protection, and raceway design
• Both: Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI
• 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, or PE, 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)

About Us
Burns & McDonnell is a leading engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We have been serving clients since 1898 and have grown into one of the largest privately-held companies in the United States. We value innovation, teamwork, and collaboration and offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

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