Burns & McDonnell

Staff Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program with 3 years of experience; consulting experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of experience required; consulting experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools with strong computer skills.
  • Ability to solve quantitative problems analytically with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Design building electrical systems, including power distribution and lighting.
  • Serve technical support on airport and federal projects, ensuring security and code compliance.
  • Collaborate with project teams to deliver infrastructure for clients like commercial airlines and the Department of Defense.
  • Coordinate with architects and mechanical engineers for integrated design solutions.
  • Conduct field investigations and verifications to guide design activities.
  • Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and construction documents using design software.
  • Support electrical system modeling and analysis, including studies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects in both aviation and federal sectors.
  • Engagement with a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Potential for professional development and continued education support.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge projects with top clients.
  • Exposure to a variety of electrical system applications.
Full Job Description
Description

Come join the Aviation & Federal global practice at Burns & McDonnell as a Staff Electrical Engineer! The electrical team focuses on building power, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage design.

The Staff Electrical Engineer will join dynamic project teams to deliver world-class designs for cutting-edge projects across aviation and federal sectors. This includes designing infrastructure for airports, military facilities, hangars, industrial labs, and government facilities for clients such as commercial airlines, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy.

From secure military installations to bustling airports, the engineer will collaborate throughout the design and construction process, customizing electrical systems to meet budget constraints, aligning with technical requirements, and ensuring solutions tailored to client specifications.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems.
  • Serve as technical support on airport, federal, and defense projects, ensuring designs meet strict security, code compliance, and performance standards.
  • Support project teams in delivering world-class infrastructure for clients such as commercial airlines, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.
  • Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
  • Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and field verifications as needed to inform design and construction activities.
  • Prepare electrical calculations, detailed drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
  • Perform or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
  • Participate in or support client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating technical information.
  • Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections.
  • Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred.
  • Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction is preferred.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong computer skills include Revit, AutoCAD, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification is 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 United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260354

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F

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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