Burns & McDonnell
Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Great Lakes Region)
Burns & McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Great Lakes Region)
Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team and may involve opportunities such as leading design efforts, field inspections, client interactions, and contributing to project proposals. Responsibilities Think creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America. Perform 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. Perform 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. Perform or oversee quality review of above facets of substation design. Prepare equipment specifications. Provide support for our clients during construction. Perform field inspections and compliance documentation. Lead a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success. Present designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc. Correspond with and/or meet with clients, contractors, and vendors. Participate in project proposal efforts. Advance into leadership roles. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred. Three (3) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE/ANSI Standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills (e.g., Mathcad, WinIGS, Microsoft Office Suite). Compensation $105,000.00 - $170,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and is based on factors including education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program. Benefits Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability coverage, time off, wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
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Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team and may involve opportunities such as leading design efforts, field inspections, client interactions, and contributing to project proposals. Responsibilities Think creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America. Perform 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. Perform 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. Perform or oversee quality review of above facets of substation design. Prepare equipment specifications. Provide support for our clients during construction. Perform field inspections and compliance documentation. Lead a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success. Present designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc. Correspond with and/or meet with clients, contractors, and vendors. Participate in project proposal efforts. Advance into leadership roles. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred. Three (3) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE/ANSI Standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills (e.g., Mathcad, WinIGS, Microsoft Office Suite). Compensation $105,000.00 - $170,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and is based on factors including education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program. Benefits Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability coverage, time off, wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
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