Senior Project Engineer - Substation
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LocationUS-ID-Boise
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
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Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects
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
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
About the role
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:
Responsibilities
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Managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-Only and EPC projects to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.
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Leading and mentoring a team of multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
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Managing the implementation of the Quality Program for engineering designs.
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Preparing and managing the final engineering labor-hour budgets.
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Partnering with a projects controls team to manage the engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement function.
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Preparing, submitting, and managing client change orders.
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Managing subcontracted product procurement and/or engineering design efforts.
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Directing and managing field services.
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Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
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Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
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Leading project proposal efforts.
Requirements
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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.
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Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.
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Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
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Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
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High level of attention to detail.
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Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
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Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets.
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Provide leadership to a diverse project teams will be preferred.
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Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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