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Staff Underground Engineer - Underground Cables (Northeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell
Wallingford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Description

The Staff Engineer will work on a variety of 13.2kV to 500kV underground utility transmission and distribution projects. The Lead Engineer will work with a project team to implement effective and creative solutions for the grid according to budget constraints, design factors, and client needs. This position will require interfacing with utility clients and collaborating with multiple offices.

  • Lead design teams of 2 to 10 engineers and designers and work closely with construction, procurement, and permitting teams to execute underground transmission and distribution construction projects.
  • Work closely with local and national leadership to develop new clients and continue building relationships with existing clients.
  • Support business development efforts with new clients across North America.
  • Support thought leadership, including conference attendance, marketing, and other internal initiatives.
  • Prepare and develop distribution and transmission voltage construction packages for underground projects, including manhole and equipment installation, conduit and duct bank design, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
  • Develop routing analysis for the design of low to high-voltage distribution and transmission lines using CADD/GIS design and mapping software.
  • Determine construction feasibility through route studies, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimating.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
  • Leverage commercially available simulation software and other tools to evaluate different scenarios and make informed recommendations to the client.
  • Produce reports and visualizations to communicate technical results and interpretation of trends; effectively communicate findings and recommendations to all areas of the business.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages.
  • Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications, such as cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, and pole loading.
  • Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients, subcontractors, or outside personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or 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 the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
  • Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required Consulting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in 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.

Compensation

$105,000.00-150,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

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Primary Location US-MA-Newton

Other Locations US-CT-Wallingford, US-NJ-Morristown

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 260171

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D

Salary : $105,000 - $150,000

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