Experienced Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join project teams creating world-class designs for process, industrial, airports, and governmental facilities. You will design from concept to completion, modify CAD drawings, and apply ETAP/SKM and lighting tools across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, field measurements, and producing client-ready documentation. ABET degree and 3+ years’ experience are required, FE/EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3+ years electrical experience required (or FE + 3 years).
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in electrical design calculations and production platforms (Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP).
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a team environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design from concept through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for diverse facilities.
• Design electrical components per project manager requirements.
• Apply standard engineering principles within the industry.
• Research and compile project-related data for managers.
• Update drawings using CAD software to confirm corrections.
• Prepare information for client presentations and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

Software: Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Lighting design tools

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE or related

FE exam (EIT)

Master's in Electrical Engineering

5+ years consulting experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Lighting software (Dialux/AGi32/ElumTools)

Visual/lighting design tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The experienced Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including process, corporate, airports, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The experienced Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

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

• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: process facilities, industrial facilities, airports, 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 process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred. OR

• 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 required. Consulting experience preferred. Or

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.

• 5 years of electrical engineering and consulting experience strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• 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.

• Must be proficient in electrical engineering calculation and production platforms (i.e. Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP and lighting design/calculation software such as Visual, Dialux, AGi32 or ElumTools).

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Compensation

$115,000.00-230,000.00 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-IL-Chicago

Other Locations

US-IL-Downers Grove

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

253060

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JH #A&F