Burns & McDonnell
Staff Transmission Engineer (Orlando)
495 N Keller Rd, Maitland, FL 32751
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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The Staff Transmission Engineer will work with project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of projects, including underground and overhead high-voltage transmission lines. The Staff Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review transmission components to meet project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
- Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
- Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
- Applies strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compile studies and reports. Writes specifications.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
- Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.