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Burns & McDonnell

At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.

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Burns & McDonnell

Graduate P6 Planner- T&D Construction

Burns & McDonnell

Glasgow, Scotland

Support project planning, scheduling, cost control, reporting, and project controls for engineering and construction projects under the guidance of senior team members.DescriptionThe Graduate Project Controls Specialist/ Planner will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.Responsible for following project execution plans.Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.Assist with the development of a cash flow.Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.Assist with resource loading of a schedule.Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.Assist with verifying progress measurements.Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.Assist with material takeoffs.Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQualificationsBachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required or;Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office.OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain

Posted 15 days ago

Burns & McDonnell

Graduate Protection & Controls Engineer- Substation

Burns & McDonnell

Glasgow, Scotland

Support the design and documentation of high-voltage electrical substation projects, assisting with protection and control systems, electrical calculations, CAD/BIM drawings, and engineering design under senior engineers.Description As a Graduate P&C engineer, you will assist in the preparation of project documentation working on live substation projects under the guidance of senior engineers. Working for clients such as National Grid, Scottish Power, and Scottish & Southern Energy amongst many, you will be responsible in part for the production of much of the project documentation used on live projects. As a valued member of the design team, you’ll have the chance to work on some major infrastructure projects up and down the country. Working on major substation connection projects both AIS & GIS you’ll be directly involved in the design process, contributing to the success of the business. Job duties:Assist in the design process on a number of live projects, which includes creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical schematics, lighting system layout, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Ensuring that you follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.Assist and input to various calculations required for substation design such as busbar short circuit calculations, cable sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, DC battery sizing calculations, LVAC cable sizing calculation etcAssisting in the design of protection philosophy documents such as key line diagrams and single line diagramsAssist with set up of electrical CAD/BIM configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD/BIM (Building Information Management) software programs.Assist with a full range of drawing production work including detailed design layouts / earthing layouts and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity and implementing feedback from Engineers.Assist with the execution of a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components such as LVAC / multicore cables.Maintain an overview of developments in CAD/BIM technologies, relevant BIM standards and Codes of Practice.Assist with the execution of changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects and assist in assessing the implication of those changes on timescales and project cost.Working collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, BIM Managers, Engineers, and Designers throughout the company in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives using BIM models.Assist with the analysis of reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.All other duties as assigned.Work under the guidance of senior engineers on a range of HV substation engineering topics, such as high voltage underground cable design, high level electrical busbar arrangements and subsequent calculations, protection and control systems and above & below ground earthing arrangements etc…Assist is maintaining compliance to CDM regulations, and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with electrical system design.Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgement in anticipating and solving problems.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Engineering or Construction technology or working towards AS similar qualification.Basic ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.Excellent written & verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.Desirable (But not essential):Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Revit, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.Understanding of Navisworks and Dynamo.Basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.Basic knowledge of BS1192 & ISO19650 relevant standards and guidance associated with delivering in a BIM level 2 environment.Basic knowledge of BIM Standards and industry guidance in relation to electronic output

Posted 15 days ago

Burns & McDonnell

Graduate P6 Planner- T&D Construction

Burns & McDonnell

Glasgow, Scotland

Support project planning, scheduling, cost control, reporting, and project controls for engineering and construction projects under the guidance of senior team members.DescriptionThe Graduate Project Controls Specialist/ Planner will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.Responsible for following project execution plans.Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.Assist with the development of a cash flow.Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.Assist with resource loading of a schedule.Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.Assist with verifying progress measurements.Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.Assist with material takeoffs.Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQualificationsBachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required or;Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office.OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain

Posted 15 days ago

Burns & McDonnell

Graduate Protection & Controls Engineer- Substation

Burns & McDonnell

Glasgow, Scotland

Support the design and documentation of high-voltage electrical substation projects, assisting with protection and control systems, electrical calculations, CAD/BIM drawings, and engineering design under senior engineers.Description As a Graduate P&C engineer, you will assist in the preparation of project documentation working on live substation projects under the guidance of senior engineers. Working for clients such as National Grid, Scottish Power, and Scottish & Southern Energy amongst many, you will be responsible in part for the production of much of the project documentation used on live projects. As a valued member of the design team, you’ll have the chance to work on some major infrastructure projects up and down the country. Working on major substation connection projects both AIS & GIS you’ll be directly involved in the design process, contributing to the success of the business. Job duties:Assist in the design process on a number of live projects, which includes creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical schematics, lighting system layout, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Ensuring that you follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.Assist and input to various calculations required for substation design such as busbar short circuit calculations, cable sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, DC battery sizing calculations, LVAC cable sizing calculation etcAssisting in the design of protection philosophy documents such as key line diagrams and single line diagramsAssist with set up of electrical CAD/BIM configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD/BIM (Building Information Management) software programs.Assist with a full range of drawing production work including detailed design layouts / earthing layouts and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity and implementing feedback from Engineers.Assist with the execution of a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components such as LVAC / multicore cables.Maintain an overview of developments in CAD/BIM technologies, relevant BIM standards and Codes of Practice.Assist with the execution of changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects and assist in assessing the implication of those changes on timescales and project cost.Working collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, BIM Managers, Engineers, and Designers throughout the company in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives using BIM models.Assist with the analysis of reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.All other duties as assigned.Work under the guidance of senior engineers on a range of HV substation engineering topics, such as high voltage underground cable design, high level electrical busbar arrangements and subsequent calculations, protection and control systems and above & below ground earthing arrangements etc…Assist is maintaining compliance to CDM regulations, and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with electrical system design.Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgement in anticipating and solving problems.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Engineering or Construction technology or working towards AS similar qualification.Basic ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.Excellent written & verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.Desirable (But not essential):Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Revit, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.Understanding of Navisworks and Dynamo.Basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.Basic knowledge of BS1192 & ISO19650 relevant standards and guidance associated with delivering in a BIM level 2 environment.Basic knowledge of BIM Standards and industry guidance in relation to electronic output

Posted 15 days ago

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