Electrical Engineer | Lead Designer for Commercial Buildings

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks an Electrical Engineer in Raleigh (with Norfolk as an alternate location) to lead design teams on a mix of commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial projects. You will guide projects from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and other disciplines.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment specifications, reviewing vendor drawings, managing budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• FE exam completed with 3+ years in electrical engineering (consulting preferred).
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design and leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept to design completion.
• Prepare specifications, RFQs, data sheets, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients and other disciplines.
• Develop project schedule, scope, budget, staffing and construction planning; manage change orders.
• QA/QC of drawings and construction administration, field coordination and testing.
• Lead field inspections and measurements for projects.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients, customers and contractors and develop new opportunities.
• Develop cost proposals, qualification statements, budgets and cost estimates; report performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Eng. Bachelor's

Master's in Electrical Engineering

FE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D/3D rendering tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks an Electrical Engineer in Raleigh (with Norfolk as an alternate location) to lead design teams on a mix of commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial projects. You will guide projects from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and other disciplines.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment specifications, reviewing vendor drawings, managing budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior engineers.