Hiring: Senior Transmission Engineer (Multiple California Locations) Company: Burns & McDonnell Location: Walnut Creek, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 14:59:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred. •6 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred. Required Skills: •The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects. •Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop design. •Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. •Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies. •Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC, California General Order 95, or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards. •Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers. •Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders. •Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience 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 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred. •Or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred. •Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. •Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications. •Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred. Compensation: •$155,000 - $240,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!