Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Protection Applications (Atlanta or Charlotte)

Burns & McDonnell

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Charlotte, NC seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support project teams in designing electrical systems for diverse facilities. You will assist from concept through design, adjusting drawings to budget and client needs, and help prepare presentations and shop drawings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and developing expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and RISA while advancing technology in complex projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
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 CAD tools experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla or similar.

Responsibilities

Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers.
Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
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

Electrical design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

Job description

Description

The Assistant Electrical Engineer will assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers.

Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.

ABET accreditation strongly preferred.

Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

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), programs.

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.