Senior Electrical Designer - Lead Grid & Lighting Design

Burns & McDonnell

Denver, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
401(k) retirement program
Paid time off / HFWA leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Electrical Designer to perform planning, site evaluations, analytical design, and documentation as part of a project team. The role encompasses electrical project design, production drawings, and compliance with standards across a diverse client portfolio.

The position requires a bachelor’s or associate degree with many years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation/Excel, and ability to work in a collaborative multi-discipline team environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in drafting tech or related field with 7 years of related experience.
  • Or Associate's Degree with 8 years of related experience.
  • Or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel.
  • Proficient in 2D and 3D design applications.
  • Strong collaboration with project managers, engineers and designers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical projects, including schematics, grid layouts, power and lighting systems.
  • Plan and develop production drawings with problem analysis and calculations.
  • Execute design assignments using prescribed methods and techniques.
  • Review drawings for quality within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Compute conduit/grounding layouts and relay panel schematics.
  • Organize revisions and project files in a structured manner.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms
Analytical & problem-solving
Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting tech or related field
Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Electrical Designer to perform planning, site evaluations, analytical design, and documentation as part of a project team. The role encompasses electrical project design, production drawings, and compliance with standards across a diverse client portfolio.

The position requires a bachelor’s or associate degree with many years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation/Excel, and ability to work in a collaborative multi-discipline team environment.

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