Senior Electrical Designer: Lead Schematics & 3D CAD

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (HFWA)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver is seeking a Staff Electrical Designer to perform planning, site evaluations, design, and documentation for a diverse project portfolio. You will develop electrical schematics, grid layouts, lighting systems, and protection/control schemes while ensuring compliance with standards and codes.

The role emphasizes advanced CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation), 2D/3D drafting, and strong communication with project managers and designers to meet cost and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or a related field with 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Associate's degree with 8+ years of related experience.
• 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience may substitute degrees.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical projects, including schematics, grid layouts, power systems, lighting, protection and controls, and site/facility design per standards.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence, sizing components, and refining rough sketches.
• Make design changes and redlines on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications.
• Review drawings for QA within scope, budget, and schedule; manage hours and deadlines.
• Compute conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain revisions of project drawings and related files.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal coordination with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

2D drafting

3D drafting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Denver is seeking a Staff Electrical Designer to perform planning, site evaluations, design, and documentation for a diverse project portfolio. You will develop electrical schematics, grid layouts, lighting systems, and protection/control schemes while ensuring compliance with standards and codes.

The role emphasizes advanced CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation), 2D/3D drafting, and strong communication with project managers and designers to meet cost and schedule targets.