Burns & McDonnell
Senior Underground Engineer (Kansas City)
9201 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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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.