Electrical Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Power global practice seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join project teams designing solar power generation facilities. You will work from conceptual design through construction, adapting electrical plans to budget, design factors, and client requirements.

The role requires ABET accredited degree with 4+ years of electrical engineering experience, strong software skills (ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP, AutoCAD, MicroStation), and field engineering capabilities. Multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited program with 4 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with FE exam and 4 years of experience; consulting preferred.
• Or master's in electrical engineering with 2 years of experience; consulting preferred.
• Or bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related Tech with 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar (>5MW).
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; teamwork.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D/3D rendering; other analysis programs.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design from conceptual to design completion with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design with CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Model electrical systems with ETAP or SKM for short circuit, load flow, arc flash analyses.
• Model grounding using CDEGs and WinIGS.
• Design electrical components per project manager requirements.
• Coordinate with authorities on permitting.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements for project execution.
• Act as field engineer on construction sites.
• Compile data for client presentations and shop drawings.

Skills

Electrical design

One-line diagrams

Cable routing

Grounding design

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

AmpCalc

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Field engineering

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

FE exam (optional)

PE license encouraged

Electrical Engineering Technology ABET accredited

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

AmpCalc

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a multidisciplinary approach to power solutions from project financing, siting and permitting to turnkey construction and startup. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies — from utility scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services.

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer who will work on project teams to create world-class solar power generation designs for new projects in a variety of project locations. The Staff Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client requirements.

Responsibilities to include:

• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. This includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Modeling of grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.
• 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 related data as required for each project.
• Coordination with local authority having jurisdictions on permitting requirements.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations in support of project execution.
• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 4 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 4 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• OR a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Engineering Technology and 4 years of demonstrated experience performing detailed electrical engineering design for utility scale solar plants (> 5MW).
• Strong knowledge of 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

$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-AZ-Phoenix

Other Locations

US-MO-Saint Louis, US-MO-Kansas City, US-TX-Houston, US-NC-Raleigh, US-FL-Orlando, US-CO-Denver, US-NC-Charlotte, US-MI-Detroit, US-IL-Chicago, US-OH-Columbus

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

260053

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR