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Overview
Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.
Responsibilities
- Acting in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) transmission & distribution global practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell’s protection & control (P&C) engineering projects. This includes (but is not limited to)
- Leading on project technical solution development, unaided and when appropriate;
- Participating in multi‑disciplinary teams to produce specific sub‑packages of detailed engineering deliverables;
- Supporting the substations section manager in growing and enhancing the protection & control engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers with the engineering team, particularly those in the P&C discipline.
- Be a lead technical role on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of lead project engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate.
- Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.).
- Power system studies (fault level and load flow) required to determine protection settings requirements and production of various relay protection files, as required.
- Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
- Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
- Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
- Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
- Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign‑off, as required, on substation‑physical related designs and deliverables.
- Work closely with other sections within the UK T&D engineering team, particularly the protection & control section and civil/structural section, to enable effective collaboration on multi‑disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
- Maintain technical compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered.
- Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C discipline.
- Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C engineering, as required.
- Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
- Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
- Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
- Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
- Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK integrated management system (IMS).
- Support nurturing of world‑class customer service culture, to drive client success.
- Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times, through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell code of conduct.
- Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance.
- Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid generating new business, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
- Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
- Participate in relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain continued professional development (CPD).
- Support or lead portions of section meetings.
- Interpret and support with establishing policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation.
- Assist in determining section objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
- Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
- Assist with advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked of this position by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with ability to implement this knowledge.
- Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK health & safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
- Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK environmental and waste management legislation.
- Understanding of current construction (design & management) regulations.
- Ideally, knowledge of national grid’s procedures: TP106, TP107, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP183, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP235, TP241.
- Knowledge and experience applying national grids technical specification, technical guidance notes, and design handbooks relating to substations.
- Understanding of the causes and consequences of impressed voltage.
- Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of temporary works, in accordance with british standards.
- IT literate, with good knowledge of using microsoft office applications.
- Knowledge of applying cad technology/software to substation and p&c design and understanding of bim principles (pas 1192 and iso 16950)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.
- Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
- Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.
- Pro‑active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
- Engaged in the engineering community and how to drive success for clients.
- Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
- Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Details
Job: Electrical Engineering
Primary Location: GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham
Schedule: Full‑time
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Req ID: 261931
Job Hire Type: Experienced #UKO
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:
Overview
Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.
Responsibilities
- Acting in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) transmission & distribution global practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell’s protection & control (P&C) engineering projects. This includes (but is not limited to)
- Leading on project technical solution development, unaided and when appropriate;
- Participating in multi‑disciplinary teams to produce specific sub‑packages of detailed engineering deliverables;
- Supporting the substations section manager in growing and enhancing the protection & control engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers with the engineering team, particularly those in the P&C discipline.
- Be a lead technical role on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of lead project engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate.
- Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.).
- Power system studies (fault level and load flow) required to determine protection settings requirements and production of various relay protection files, as required.
- Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
- Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
- Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
- Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
- Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign‑off, as required, on substation‑physical related designs and deliverables.
- Work closely with other sections within the UK T&D engineering team, particularly the protection & control section and civil/structural section, to enable effective collaboration on multi‑disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
- Maintain technical compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered.
- Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C discipline.
- Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C engineering, as required.
- Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
- Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
- Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
- Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
- Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK integrated management system (IMS).
- Support nurturing of world‑class customer service culture, to drive client success.
- Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times, through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell code of conduct.
- Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance.
- Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid generating new business, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
- Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
- Participate in relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain continued professional development (CPD).
- Support or lead portions of section meetings.
- Interpret and support with establishing policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation.
- Assist in determining section objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
- Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
- Assist with advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked of this position by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with ability to implement this knowledge.
- Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK health & safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
- Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK environmental and waste management legislation.
- Understanding of current construction (design & management) regulations.
- Ideally, knowledge of national grid’s procedures: TP106, TP107, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP183, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP235, TP241.
- Knowledge and experience applying national grids technical specification, technical guidance notes, and design handbooks relating to substations.
- Understanding of the causes and consequences of impressed voltage.
- Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of temporary works, in accordance with british standards.
- IT literate, with good knowledge of using microsoft office applications.
- Knowledge of applying cad technology/software to substation and p&c design and understanding of bim principles (pas 1192 and iso 16950)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.
- Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
- Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.
- Pro‑active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
- Engaged in the engineering community and how to drive success for clients.
- Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
- Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Details
Job: Electrical Engineering
Primary Location: GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham
Schedule: Full‑time
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Req ID: 261931
Job Hire Type: Experienced #UKO
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Posted: May 17th, 2026