Junior Electrical Engineer - Design, CAD & Fieldwork

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support project teams in designing electrical systems for diverse facilities from concept to construction. You will assist with drawings, CAD updates, and client interactions on projects across power, process, healthcare, airports, and more.

The role emphasizes basic electrical knowledge, teamwork, and analytical thinking, with a preference for interns or graduates with an ABET-accredited degree and FE eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

FE exam eligibility or completed FE

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support project teams in designing electrical systems for diverse facilities from concept to construction. You will assist with drawings, CAD updates, and client interactions on projects across power, process, healthcare, airports, and more.

The role emphasizes basic electrical knowledge, teamwork, and analytical thinking, with a preference for interns or graduates with an ABET-accredited degree and FE eligibility.