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Senior Project Engineer - Substation

Burns & McDonnell

Senior Project Engineer - Substation

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Boise, ID, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

19 October 2026

What they need


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 Senior Project Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Boise 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. 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 Engineering

Primary Location US-ID-Boise

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 265038

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EF #T&D

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