Senior Electrical Designer: Lead Projects & Design Excellence

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead planning, design, and documentation across a diverse project portfolio. You will guide electrical schematics, power systems, lighting, controls, and site design while ensuring compliance with company, client, and project standards.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with project managers and clients. A strong background in AutoCAD and MicroStation, plus 2D/3D drawing skills and detailed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field with 13 years of related experience.
• Or Associate's Degree and 14 years of related experience.
• Or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead various electrical project designs, including electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.
• Lead drawing, planning, development and production work, including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Lead the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.
• Approve reports, drawings, and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

2D/3D drawings

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate's Degree in related field

15 years of progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead planning, design, and documentation across a diverse project portfolio. You will guide electrical schematics, power systems, lighting, controls, and site design while ensuring compliance with company, client, and project standards.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with project managers and clients. A strong background in AutoCAD and MicroStation, plus 2D/3D drawing skills and detailed