Staff Electrical Engineer (Houston)

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Sketch
Estimating
Bill Of Materials
Cabling
nesC
Research
Communication
Presentations
GD&T
Design Software
Geographic Information System
Smallworld
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Distribution
Order Management
SAP
Maximo
Management
AutoCAD
MicroStation
3D Rendering
Telecommuting
SAP BASIS
Electrical Engineering
SAS Display Manager
Dialog Manager
Dimensional Modeling

Job Details

Description

The Staff Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design. Develop and prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables. Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations. Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures. Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Perform field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems. Prepare and disseminate project communication regarding vegetation management, third- party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning. Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status. All other duties as assigned. Telecommuting is allowed 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel up to 25% of the time is required based on project needs.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology*, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus three (3) years of electrical engineering experience.

*A Bachelor's degree in any Engineering Technology filed must bed accompanied with completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus two (2) years of electrical engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of described experience.

Must have at least 2 years of experience with the following:
  • Standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Overhead and underground electric distribution design, including both new construction and rebuilds/upgrades/reconfigurations of existing installations.
  • Understanding and applying utility distribution client standards and specifications processes, including creating and maintaining utility distribution standards.
  • ArcFM, AEGIS, GDT, DDS, AUD, or equivalent electric distribution design software.
  • GIS software or GE Smallworld.
  • Pole loading analysis software, such as PoleForeman, PLS-CADD, Spida-Calc, O-Calc, or equivalent industry-standard PLA software.
  • Easements, right-of-way, and permitting requirements for distribution projects.
  • Creating, populating, and closing out work orders on client work order management systems such as SAP, Maximo, WMIS, or equivalent management systems.
  • AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, or equivalent analysis programs.

Primarily Domestic travel up to 25% of the time is required based on project needs. Telecommuting is allowed for up to 30 days per year.

Qualified applicants please submit resume to Requisition ID [251323]. 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251323

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DM #T&D *IND-DNP*
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