Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Protection Applications (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, airports, and industrial facilities. The role involves assisting design from concept to completion, updating drawings, and contributing to client conversations.

The position emphasizes collaboration, adherence to codes, and strong communication. A bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET preferred) and internship experience are valued, with EIT preferred and GPA around 3.0.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred).
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and electrical analysis tools.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Authorized to work in country where position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assists in electrical design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for various facilities including power, process, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial and governmental facilities.
• Assists in designing electrical components per project manager requirements.
• Applies basic knowledge of electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Assists with researching and compiling project data as required by project managers.
• Assists with updating CAD drawings and verifying corrections in multiple CAD software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Internship/related consulting experience preferred

Campus/community involvement preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Tekla BIM

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.

Compensation

$85,000.00-125,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264327

Job Hire Type New Grad #T&D IND-DNP