Junior Electrical Engineer: Design, CAD & Field Support

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer in Kansas City, MO to support project teams from concept to design completion across diverse facilities. The role involves updating CAD drawings, assisting with electrical components, and ensuring designs align with budget and client needs.

The ideal candidate has a BS in electrical engineering, knowledge of CAD/BIM tools, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program is required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in electrical design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying and reviewing production drawings for various facilities.
• Assist in designing electrical components per project needs and requirements.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Assist in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

ABET accreditation

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit/Tekla)

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Assistant Electrical Engineer will assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant 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.

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

• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

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

• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

• Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers.

• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

• Assists in performing 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 a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.

• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

• Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles 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 computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

• Basic computer skills include electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla), programs.

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

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263986

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-AM #GFS *IND-DNP*