Staff Transmission Engineer (Vancouver)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a staff transmission engineer to join our employee-owned team, which is consistently ranked among the top transmission and distribution firms in the nation. This role is a key technical position within our project teams, delivering engineering designs for critical infrastructure, including high-voltage overhead and underground transmission lines. 

The staff transmission engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and clients throughout the design and construction process, managing complex design factors, budget alignments, and evolving project requirements. Key tasks include:

• Lead the full lifecycle of transmission design by transforming initial engineering concepts into fully detailed, construction-ready designs.
• Utilize PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and Tower software to perform structural modeling, line routing, and clearance evaluations.
• Develop comprehensive design basis and criteria documents to establish foundational design parameters and technical requirements for project execution.
• Adapt and refine critical transmission components to match specific project parameters and requirements.
• Draft detailed specifications and data sheets for packaged transmission equipment, manage requests for qualifications, evaluate technical bids, and deliver strategic purchase recommendations.
• Perform critical technical analyses, including economic conductor selection, lightning performance modeling, and grounding system calculations.
• Calculate essential electrical clearances based on national safety codes and client standards.
• Coordinate directly with utility clients to establish design criteria, resolve project challenges, and maintain alignment on technical deliverables.
• Gather critical project data, conduct technical studies, write precise engineering specifications, and compile comprehensive project reports.
• Complete QAQCs to deliver high quality design deliverables.
• Support business development activities by assisting in the preparation of technical proposals, scope definitions, and engineering cost estimates.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by providing technical oversight, sharing industry practices, and assisting with their professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred. 
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required (consulting experience preferred). 
• Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required (consulting experience preferred). 
• Strong knowledge of standard civil/structural engineering techniques 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.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.