Burns & McDonnell

Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Great Lakes Region)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

About This Job

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 Chicago 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:

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Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.

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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.

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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.

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Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design.

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Preparing equipment specifications.

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Providing support for our clients during construction.

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Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.

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Leading a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.

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Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.

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Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.

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Participating in project proposal efforts.

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Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

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Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is strongly preferred.

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Three (3) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience.

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Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

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Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Strong computer skills (e.g. Mathcad, WinIGS, Microsoft Office Suite)

Compensation

$105,000.00-170,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

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. 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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations US-PA-Pittsburgh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 250134

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D