Burns & McDonnell

Lead Electrical Engineer - OnSite Energy & Power (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell • $100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program with at least 7 years of experience.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience, preferably in EPC projects.
  • Strong knowledge of ANSI and IEEE Standards and standard engineering techniques.
  • Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and technical reporting.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing large project teams and delegating tasks effectively.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with project manager requirements.
  • Develop specifications, RFQ's, and technical summaries for electrical equipment purchases.
  • Review vendor drawings and coordinate with various engineering disciplines.
  • Contribute to project scope, budget, staffing, and construction planning, managing change orders effectively.
  • Ensure quality control during the production of engineering drawings and project documentation.
  • Conduct inspections and resolve installation design-related issues in the field.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on engineering practices and standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Exposure to a variety of project types including healthcare and military facilities.
  • Robust team collaboration environment fostering innovation and problem-solving.
  • Mentorship from experienced leaders in the field.
  • Involvement in business development and client relationship management.
  • Comprehensive safety policy compliance ensuring a secure workplace.
Full Job Description
Description

The Lead 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 Lead 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. The ideal candidate will have management or leadership experience and 20 years experience.
  • 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 minimum 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 minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 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-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations US-MO-Kansas City, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260263

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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