Transmission Engineer - Transmission (St. Louis, Columbus, Akron)
- Burns & McDonnell
- Columbus, Ohio
- Full Time
Description
Our Transmission & Distribution division is looking for a staff Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing business in the Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. Our Transmission Line Engineers are expected to maintain a high attention to detail, possess working knowledge of Transmission Line design, demonstrate ownership of their work, drive for continual improvement, and collaborate effectively with their team and clients in order to make our clients successful.
Major responsibilities of the Transmission Line Engineer will include:
Design of high and extra-high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
Prepare construction documents, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation assembly drawings.
Prepare specifications and project design criteria.
Provide field support during construction.
The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients as well as provide technical leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Experience in HVDC is a plus.
Occasional travel to client and project locations will be expected.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural 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.
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Strong computer skills (e.g,. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis
Other Locations US-OH-Akron, US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 260854
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D