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Senior Underground Engineer (Kansas City)

Senior Underground Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 78 rated construction

Job description

Description
A Senior Cables Engineer will lead various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and Cables plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
  • Leads various cable project designs, including routing, duct bank design, conductor selection, splice vault design, cost estimating, and termination structure coordination.
  • Leads production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Leads a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including routing and feasibility studies, detailed design, termination structure coordination, and coordinating interfaces with other parties, internal and external.
  • Leads the quality review of designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Presents reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan design projects.
  • Interprets design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Leads design deliverables within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Quality reviews drawings and calculations for alignment, cable ampacity, cable pulling, etc.
  • Incorporates and approves schedules, budgets, and project criteria into cable designs and layouts for project financial goals.
  • Organizes and maintains all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Trains, mentors, and develops staff members.
  • Participates in marketing and client development meetings.
  • Responsible for the Cables design QA/QC process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 7 years of below-grade utility engineering experience required Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of below-grade utility engineering experience required.
  • EPC project experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of cable equipment design codes (e.g., IEEE, AEIC, ICEA). Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong knowledge of underground and/or submarine cables construction methods and cable system equipment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 261566
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D N/A

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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