Lead Electrical Engineer, Power & Grid Projects

Burns & McDonnell

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in the Columbus, OH area to lead project teams through design and construction of power facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. You will guide electrical design from concept to completion, coordinate with project managers, and review drawings and calculations across diverse projects.

The role requires ABET-accredited electrical engineering degrees, FE exam or PE license preferred, and 7+ years EPC

Qualifications

  • Lead the electrical design for large projects and delegate tasks to teammates.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Research and compile project data as required by project managers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings.
  • Design electrical components per project needs defined by managers.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering
FE exam completed
ABET-accredited MS in Electrical Engineering
PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in the Columbus, OH area to lead project teams through design and construction of power facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage. You will guide electrical design from concept to completion, coordinate with project managers, and review drawings and calculations across diverse projects.

The role requires ABET-accredited electrical engineering degrees, FE exam or PE license preferred, and 7+ years EPC

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