Burns & McDonnell

Staff Electrical Designer (Southwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field with 7 years of experience, or Associate's Degree with 8 years of experience, or 9 years of progressive experience.
  • Proficient with design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel.
  • Expertise in both 2D and 3D applications for engineering drawings.
  • In-depth knowledge of design systems and calculations.
  • Strong collaborative skills to work with multi-discipline teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

  • Design comprehensive electrical projects including schematics, layouts, and systems.
  • Develop detailed drawings and layouts for complex assignments.
  • Perform various electrical design tasks using established methods.
  • Implement changes to designs based on redlines or client feedback.
  • Evaluate technical reports and drawings to inform design decisions.
  • Incorporate relevant design codes and specifications into projects.
  • Ensure design quality and adherence to budgets and deadlines.

Benefits

  • Collaboration in a diverse project team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Exposure to a variety of project types and clients.
  • Work in a supportive atmosphere with established standards in design.
Full Job Description
Description

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
  • Design various electrical projects including creating 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.
  • Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
  • Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
  • Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Review design drawings for quality assurance 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.
  • Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
  • Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required.
  • Or Associate's Degree and 8 years related experience required.
  • Or 9 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
  • Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
  • Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Advanced 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.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to 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.
  • Strong 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.

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-AZ-Tucson

Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque, US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 263367

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

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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