Electrical Engineer-Power & Utilities

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Engineering, Inc. is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia, PA. The Engineer I will perform technical tasks, studies and designs on assigned projects and be mentored by senior staff, handling tasks of moderate complexity with growing autonomy.

The candidate will possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5–8 years of experience, and a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) required.
• Professional Engineer license required at this level.
• 5–8 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Complete discipline engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
• Support design approaches and concepts with senior staff guidance.
• Assist in developing proposals and client presentations.
• Perform engineering analyses, budgets, and project schedules with supervision.
• Review drawings, RFIs, and changes; communicate with suppliers and clients.
• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections and issue written reports.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position

Burns is currently seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia, Pa.

Summary

The Engineer I will be responsible for performing technical engineering tasks, technical studies and investigations, and designs on assigned projects. The Engineer I will be mentored by senior level engineering staff, work with moderate autonomy, and complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
• Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Assist in the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
• Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses and assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issue written reports noting deficiencies. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.
• Attend client and/or project meetings when requested.
• Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.
• Assist Project Manager with the delegation, collaboration, and review of project work tasks of CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co‑Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.
• May lead in developing design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client's) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
• Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
• Observe, understand, apply and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.
• Complete special tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities. Under the oversight of the Project Manager, the Engineer I may provide direction to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co‑Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.

Education & Experience

Professionally Licensed Engineer with a Bachelor's (B.S.) Electrical Engineering degree and at least 5-8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineering License is required at this level.

Preferred Experience

• Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity.
• Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized design software as required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum supervision from leaders or management.
• Progressive ability to perform technical calculations.
• Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage changing assignments in a team environment.
• Proactive, good communicator (oral and written), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and assess key issues to address.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work effectively with a team.
• Previous experience in consulting is highly preferred.

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