Electrical Designer - Aviation & Federal Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Designer to support planning, site evaluations, and the preparation of electrical plans within a project team. You will assist in designing electrical schematics, grid layouts, lighting, and control systems, and help set up BIM/CAD configurations at project start.

The role involves preparing drawings from rough sketches, performing design calculations, and ensuring compliance with codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required or
• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required or
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience Required
• Strong understanding of design software such as : REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.
• Assist with set up of electrical BIM/CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information using BIM/CAD software programs
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on nonroutine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark‑ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
• Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well‑structured manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate degree with 3 years related experience

4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Designer to support planning, site evaluations, and the preparation of electrical plans within a project team. You will assist in designing electrical schematics, grid layouts, lighting, and control systems, and help set up BIM/CAD configurations at project start.

The role involves preparing drawings from rough sketches, performing design calculations, and ensuring compliance with codes.