Assistant Electrical Engineer: Design & Field Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support project teams across diverse facilities including power, process, healthcare, and government sectors. You will assist from concept through design, updating drawings and supporting field inspections as needed.

You will work under senior engineers to apply electrical concepts, codes and procedures while developing CAD/BIM deliverables and participating in client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.
• Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles 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 computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assists in electrical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects (power plants, process facilities, industrial, healthcare, airports, education, commercial, government and military).
• Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings to verify corrections in CAD software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Electrical theory

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support project teams across diverse facilities including power, process, healthcare, and government sectors. You will assist from concept through design, updating drawings and supporting field inspections as needed.

You will work under senior engineers to apply electrical concepts, codes and procedures while developing CAD/BIM deliverables and participating in client presentations.