What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Transmission Engineer - Transmission (Multiple Locations) position at Burns & McDonnell?
Description
The Assistant Transmission Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Assistant Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
- Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.
- Assists in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
- Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
- Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
- Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. Required or
- Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Required
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred (experience with transmission line design strongly preferred)
- Basic knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil/structural analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-NC-Charlotte
Other Locations US-GA-Atlanta
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 250448
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-CO #T&D
