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Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design. Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. Lead economic conductor selection studies and lightning performance. Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards. Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers. Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders. Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry. Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of transmission systems.. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.. Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance. Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel up to 10% based on project needs. Multiple Positions Available.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering*, Electrical Engineering*, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program or an equivalent internationally recognized accredited engineering program plus seven (7) years of transmission engineering experience.

 Must have at least seven (7) years of experience in each of the following:

• Transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, Microsoft Products ).
• Evaluating structure types, routing constraints, and design tradeoffs.
• Leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Writing technical reports and design justification.

Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus six (6) years of transmission engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus seven (7) years of described experience.

  Must have at least six (6) years of experience in each of the following:

• Transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, Microsoft Products ).
• Evaluating structure types, routing constraints, and design tradeoffs.
• Leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Writing technical reports and design justification.

Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel up to 10% based on project needs.

Qualified applicants please submit resume to www.burnsmcd.com/careers. Requisition ID [263480]. Employees may also refer a candidate to apply and be eligible for an award through Burns & McDonnell's Employee Referral Program described in the company's Policy Manual. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.