Burns & McDonnell

Electrical Engineer - Commercial Architecture (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program with 3 years of experience, consulting preferred.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience; consulting experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and electrical concepts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential for client interactions.
  • Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation, along with analytical tools for project designs.
  • Attention to detail with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design of various projects from conception to completion.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and technical summaries for project needs.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and project-related data.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing, ensuring effective resolution of design issues.
  • Conduct field inspections and coordinate with clients to address installation-related challenges.
  • Develop project budgets, cost proposals, and ensure rigorous QA/QC adherence throughout the process.
  • Mentor junior engineers and play a key role in fostering client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.
  • Chance to mentor and lead less experienced engineers, enhancing leadership skills.
  • Involvement in a variety of projects across different sectors including commercial, educational, healthcare, and governmental facilities.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a full-time schedule and travel opportunities.
  • Supportive company culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and effective communication.
Full Job Description
Description

The Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including commercial office and headquarters buildings educational facilities, healthcare facilities, power plant support buildings, process and industrial facilities, warehouse and storage facilities, and some governmental and military facilities. The Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
  • Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
  • Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering and minimum 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations US-VA-Norfolk, US-VA-Roanoke

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263524

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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