Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Company : Burns & McDonnell
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Posted Date : 3 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Electrical Engineering
Occupation : Electrical Engineer
Job Details
Description
nOur Burns & McDonnell Southwest region is looking for individuals with Protection and Controls Design experience to join our growing Substation Engineering team. This position will provide development and design services on 7.2kV-345kV protection and control projects for utility applications.
nThis role requires the ability to handle multiple projects of varying complexity and to prioritize work accordingly. This position will be responsible for the development of an array of challenging items including the drafting and design of engineering deliverables on complex utility Distribution and Substation design projects and requires interface with utility clients and collaboration across multiple offices. This opportunity will provide latitude for continued professional growth as a part of our established mentorship programs.
nDuties include leading and supervising preparation of engineering deliverables for electric substation projects such as:
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Electrical one-line drawings, protection system architecture, electrical network system architecture, detailed physical layouts, construction drawings and programming
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Equipment and material selection and specification and preparation of cost estimates and bills of material
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Control building design including AC and DC panels, batteries and charger
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Bid and construction contract documents
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Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) upgrades and additions
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Switchgear, bus work, recloser, and circuit breaker control and operation
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CT sizing and selection
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Relay panel design & wiring
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Advanced comprehension of protective relay applications (SEL, GE, Basler, ABB)
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Assignments may include but are not limited to:
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Conduct assigned project work and coordinates with team members to ensure compliance with project schedules.
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Makes design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for electrical protection systems.
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Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills involved in the resolution of design problems, including performing field investigation or observation and detailed quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) review of design calculations.
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Design facilities utilizing client standards.
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Prepare equipment specifications.
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Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
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Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
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Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
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Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
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Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
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Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
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Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
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Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
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This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
nEEO/Disabled/Veterans
nJob Electrical Engineering
nPrimary Location US-NM-Albuquerque
nOther Locations US-AZ-Phoenix
nSchedule: Full-time
nTravel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
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nJob Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D
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