Burns & McDonnell

Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Dallas/Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from ABET accredited program plus 3 years experience, consulting preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with FE exam passed plus 3 years experience, consulting preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 years experience, consulting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze problems methodically in a quantitative setting.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and rendering/analysis programs.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for a safe and useful workplace.
  • Advise clients on electrical systems that meet their needs and safety regulations.
  • Monitor equipment installation for compliance with specifications and safety codes.
  • Develop design criteria for devices and electrical systems.
  • Review electrical designs and specifications for procured or fabricated systems.
  • Create concept studies and design plans.
  • Enforce engineering standards and practices.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Opportunities for career growth in a leading firm.
  • Engagement in mission-critical international projects.
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-tech building design and construction sector.
Full Job Description
Description

Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell's Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast paced, innovative companies for high tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following:
  • Designing electrical systems/equipment to provide for a useful and safe workplace.
  • Advise clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with safety codes.
  • Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
  • Participate in developing the design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution.
  • Reviews electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
  • Developing concept studies and design.
  • Enforces standards and practices.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
  • 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 AutoCAD, MicroStation, 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 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-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260413

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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