Burns & McDonnell

Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
  • 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in EPC projects.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
  • Expertise in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for mission-critical environments focusing on reliability and uptime.
  • Advise clients on electrical systems to meet their needs and comply with codes.
  • Monitor installation to ensure compliance with designed specifications.
  • Conduct fault studies and load flow analyses, developing design criteria for protective devices.
  • Lead design of electrical master plans for comprehensive facility needs, including power distribution and HVAC controls.
  • Review specifications for electrical equipment being purchased or fabricated.
  • Manage multi-discipline project teams and provide design direction.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Dynamic work environment with challenging projects.
  • Collaborative team culture that values innovation and problem-solving.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
  • Travel opportunities to various project sites.
Full Job Description
Description

This position requires an experienced electrical engineer capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. This candidate will lead design, planning and client coordination activities associated with high, medium and low voltage electrical distribution and control systems found in mission critical, healthcare, and industrial sites.

Position Key Accountabilities:
  • Designs electrical systems/equipment to provide a useful and safe environment for the mission critical market in accordance with the clients requirements for reliability and uptime.
  • Advises clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with all applicable codes.
  • Monitors installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design documents.
  • Conducts fault studies and load flow analysis. Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution.
  • Able to develop and/or lead the design of electrical master plans for facilities encompassing but not limited to the following: reliable power distribution, motor control centers, energy-efficient lighting systems, communications and telecom routing, instrumentation and controls for HVAC systems, fire-alarm interface, building level uninterrupted power systems (UPS) systems, engine generators.
  • Reviews electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
  • Provides electrical design direction and resource management on multi-discipline projects.
  • Developing concept studies, designs, and narratives.
  • Participate in the Identification, recruiting and management of resources to meet the needs of the business.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • Or Bachelor of Science in electrical or related engineering technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Master of Science degree in electrical engineering a plus.
  • 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), and strong computer skills necessary to accomplish electrical designs.
  • 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.

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

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264110

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #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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