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Senior Transmission Designer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Description

A Senior Transmission Designer will lead various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and transmission plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

  • Lead various transmission project designs, including site design, land development, utility design, sediment and erosion control and design.
  • Lead drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches.
  • Lead the quality review of designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Present reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan design projects.
  • Interpret design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Lead design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
  • Quality review drawings and volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
  • Incorporate and approve schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil transmission design and layouts for project financial goals.
  • Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Train, mentor, and develop staff members.
  • Participate in marketing and client development meetings.
  • Responsible for the transmission design QA/QC process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field, and 13 years of related experience required.
  • Or Associate's Degree and 14 years of related experience required.
  • Or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience required. Field experience is desirable.
  • Advance your understanding of design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel, to develop design deliverables.
  • Advance knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Advance knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 260169

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D

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