Burns & McDonnell

Electrical Engineer - Consumer & Life Solutions (Kansas City/St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in EPC projects.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of electrical engineering experience, with EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expertise in standard engineering techniques, practices, and electrical equipment design adhering to ANSI and IEEE standards.
  • Strong proficiency in software like Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software for engineering applications.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, essential for client interaction and technical documentation.
  • Proven leadership in guiding design projects, managing resources, and resolving team challenges.
  • Critical and analytical thinking skills for problem-solving and addressing complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design of projects from conceptual phase to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Create equipment specifications, RFQs, and technical bid summaries while managing procurement processes.
  • Review vendor drawings and interface effectively with clients and various engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in project scheduling and budget planning while managing change orders efficiently.
  • Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and manage construction administration tasks, including field inspections and issue resolution.
  • Engage in client relations to build and maintain satisfaction and develop new business opportunities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and oversee the adherence to quality assurance and control processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs for employees and their families.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support a good work-life balance.
  • Participation in company-sponsored events and team-building activities.
  • Travel opportunities for project-related needs, enhancing professional exposure.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior 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 Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • 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 Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260456

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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