Electrical Engineer - Power (Honolulu)

Burns & McDonnell; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Honolulu seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Power practice. The role focuses on designing and constructing power generation facilities and large industrial projects, including decarbonization and energy storage.

You will work with project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to client needs, standards, and budget. You will apply knowledge of electrical design, review drawings, and use design software while collaborating with project

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree with 3 years of experience.
• Alternative: FE with 3 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Master's in electrical engineering with 2 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team building and organization.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office and rendering tools.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings.
• Design electrical components per project manager requirements.
• Apply knowledge of codes and procedures in the electrical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data.
• Utilize design software to perform calculations and designs.
• Prepare information for client presentations and shop drawings.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements.
• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Strong engineering knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited degree

FE exam completed

Master's in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

PE license encouraged

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D/3D rendering tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer in it Honolulu office. The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. Projects also include other types of heavy industrial facilities, such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression. The project diversity offers a wide range of design and project execution experiences on both multi-discipline and electrical-only projects.

Engineered systems include the electrical interconnect to the bulk power grid and all auxiliary electric power equipment in the facility. Equipment includes rotating machines, such as generators and motors, solar photovoltaic panels, inverters, energy storage systems, such as batteries, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, isolated phase bus duct, non-segregated phase bus duct, switchgear, motor control centers, small power transformers, variable frequency drives, station batteries, and UPS systems.

The Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for both new and retrofit projects on a variety of projects. The Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to client requirements, industry standards, and budget constraints.

Responsibilities to include:

• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Modify and review production drawings.

• Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Apply 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.

• Efficiently utilize a number of design software tools to perform engineering calculations and physical plant designs.

• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.

• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations in support of project execution.

• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 3 years of electrical engineering experience.

• OR a bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

• OR a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including team building, collaboration, and organization.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.

• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged.

Compensation

$115,000.00-170,000.00 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-HI-Honolulu

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262847

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR