Electrical Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Nuclear team in the Power Global Practice seeks experienced electrical engineers to support operating nuclear plants and new reactor projects, including SMRs and Advanced Reactors. You’ll join a design team working across engineering, procurement, and construction management for licensing and modifications.

Responsibilities include design, client interface, budgeting, and field inspections, with opportunities to contribute to a diverse portfolio and global projects from the

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or ABET-accredited Eng Tech with FE/EC exam).
  • 3 years electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • FE exam completed or EIT preferred; PE preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Experience with nuclear plant electrical power design and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design from conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Provide level-of-effort estimates for proposals and qualifications summaries.
  • Interface with clients to communicate progress and support meetings/site visits.
  • Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
  • Review production drawings and update CAD drawings as needed.
  • Compile data for client presentations and contract administration.
  • Perform field measurements or calculations for clients.

Skills

Strong communication
Analytical thinking
Detail oriented
Problem solving
Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering
FE/EIT exam
MS EE may substitute 1 year experience

Tools

ETAP
PowerTools
AutoCAD
MicroStation
2D/3D rendering tools
MS Office

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Power Global Practice is seeking to hire experienced electrical engineers to our Nuclear team focusing on both operating Nuclear Power Plants and new nuclear power projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), microreactors and Advanced Reactors. Our Nuclear team has domestic and international experience providing consulting, design, analysis, and pre-construction planning services for operating nuclear power plants, nuclear refurbishments, as well as new SMRs and advanced reactors. We deliver solutions for these and other challenging projects every day.

As an electrical engineer, you will serve as part of our design team with the ability to work on a full range of projects in engineering, procurement, and construction management related to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and licensing of nuclear generating stations.

Responsibilities
  • Perform and/or lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Support business development efforts by providing level of effort estimates for proposals and capabilities/qualifications summaries.
  • Interface with clients on projects to communicate progress, resolve comments and/or open items, and provide in-person presence for meetings or site technical support.
  • Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
  • Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • A Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
  • 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering exam, or EIT preferred; PE preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Experience with nuclear plant electrical power design, standard design process, plant modification packages, configuration management, and ASME NQA-1 (safety-related) requirements.
  • 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., ETAP, PowerTools, 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.
Compensation

$105,000.00-170,000.00 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-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

260021

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR

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