Electrical Engineer - Power (Honolulu)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Health insurance and wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer for their Honolulu office to handle the electrical design of power generation facilities and related projects. This role involves collaboration with project teams to adapt electrical plans to meet client requirements and industry standards.

Candidates must have a relevant degree, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design from conceptual phase to completion.
• Modify and review production drawings.
• Design electrical components based on project needs.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

2D and 3D rendering programs

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer in its 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

• 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