Electrical Engineer - Commercial Architecture (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for diverse projects, from commercial offices to industrial facilities. You will guide the design through construction, balancing budget constraints, design factors, and client needs, coordinating with project managers and teams.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with CAD tools, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Primary location in Raleigh, NC with travel and duties across listed locations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required with minimum 3 years experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient with CAD tools and office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from concept through design completion.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients and other disciplines.
• Manage project schedule, scope, budget and staffing; control change orders.
• QA/QC and coordination with field personnel; site inspections and testing.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Field inspections

Education

ABET‑accredited Electrical Eng. degree

FE exam

Master's in Electrical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D rendering

3D rendering

Job description

Description

The Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including commercial office and headquarters buildings educational facilities, healthcare facilities, power plant support buildings, process and industrial facilities, warehouse and storage facilities, and some governmental and military facilities. The Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering and minimum 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• 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-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations US-VA-Norfolk, US-VA-Roanoke

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS