Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Burns & McDonnell - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell will play a crucial role in designing high voltage substations, focusing on either protection & control design or physical design. This position offers opportunities for on-the-job training, technical mentorship, and personal and professional development, allowing engineers to build their careers while contributing to diverse project teams and client success.

Responsibilities

• Complete protection & control design or physical design on various substation projects.
• Create/modify single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, communication diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and relay panel arrangements.
• Perform calculations such as DC battery sizing, AC load sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and control cable sizing.
• Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such as power transformers and power circuit breakers.
• Coordinate with SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and P&C design staff for system integration.
• Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings.
• Assist with client communication and manufacturer drawing reviews.
• Research solutions to project concerns 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.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals and three-phase power systems.
• Knowledge of basic protection principles and practices for transmission lines and substation equipment.
• Familiarity with microprocessor-based protection and control systems.
• Experience in substation physical layout, electrical clearances, and raceway design.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI.
• 3 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Successful completion of FE or EIT, or PE preferred.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Technical mentorship
• Personal and professional development opportunities