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Senior Project Engineer - Substation (Orlando)

Burns & McDonnell
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Florida office. This position will lead and manage a multi-discipline team in the development of engineered substation designs to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:

  • Managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-Only and EPC projects to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.
  • Leading and mentoring a team of multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
  • Managing the implementation of the Quality Program for engineering designs.
  • Preparing and managing the final engineering labor-hour budgets.
  • Partnering with a projects controls team to manage the engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement function.
  • Preparing, submitting, and managing client change orders.
  • Managing subcontracted product procurement and/or engineering design efforts.
  • Directing and managing field services.
  • Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
  • Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
  • Leading project proposal efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects. Required
  • Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.
  • Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
  • Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets.
  • Provide leadership to a diverse project teams will be preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 252665

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D

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