Lead Electrical Engineer - OnSite Energy & Power (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Raleigh, NC seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to guide electrical design teams across diverse projects including power, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will oversee design from concept through construction, adapting to budget and client needs.

The ideal candidate has management experience and 20 years in electrical engineering, with a PE license preferred. Expect multi-project leadership, coordination with suppliers, and ongoing mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program with minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with FE exam and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years electrical engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and interface data with suppliers and other disciplines.
• Develop project schedule, scope, budget, staffing, construction planning, and manage change orders.
• Quality review production drawings and construction administration; coordinate with field personnel to resolve design issues.
• Lead field inspections and provide calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients and contractors; identify new business opportunities and pursue key pursuits.
• Lead development of cost proposals and project budgets; report performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Problem solving

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. The ideal candidate will have management or leadership experience and 20 years experience.

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

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

• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.

• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.

• Leads field inspections, installation, measures or calculations for public and private clients.

• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.

• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

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

• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

• Ability to travel.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$160,000.00-360,000.00 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-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations

US-CO-Denver, US-MO-Kansas City, US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

260263

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS