Burns & McDonnell

Senior Electrical Designer - Water (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with 13 years of experience required, or an Associate's degree with 14 years or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
  • Expert proficiency in design software including Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications for engineering drawings.
  • In-depth knowledge of design calculations and systems.
  • Familiarity with multi-discipline project teamwork, engaging with clients and other professionals effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of electrical project schematics and layouts across various project types.
  • Oversee planning, development, and production of complex electrical designs and documentation.
  • Evaluate drawings, sketches, and revisions for design quality assurance and compliance.
  • Approve design reports, drawings, and specifications to align with project deliverables.
  • Manage design production within specified scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
  • Conduct volume calculations and prepare detailed wiring diagrams and schematics as directed.
  • Mentor and train junior design staff, fostering their professional growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects with a range of clients.
  • Engagement in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary project team environment.
  • Training and development opportunities for career advancement.
  • Involvement in marketing and client development initiatives.
  • Full-time position with a commitment to quality and safety standards.
Full Job Description
Description A Senior Electrical Designer will lead various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for prospoals, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
  • Lead various electrical project designs including electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
  • Lead drawing, planning, development and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
  • Lead the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.
  • Approve reports, drawings, and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables.
  • Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Lead production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  • Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics under the direction of the engineer.
  • Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals.
  • Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
  • Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings.
  • Responsible for the electrical design QA/QC process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years related experience Required or
  • Associate Degree and 14 years related experience Required or
  • 15 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required
  • Expert understanding of design software such as: Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Office Suite to design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
  • Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Expert 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.
  • Work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to clients (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 260468

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-VR #WTR

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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