Senior Electrical Designer - Substation

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

Description

A Senior Electrical Designer will lead various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for proposals, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Lead various electrical project designs, including electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.

• 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.

• Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

• Lead production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.

• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics under the direction of the engineer.

• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals.

• Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

• Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing, and design staff members.

• Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings.

• Responsible for the electrical design QA/QC process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years of related experience required.

• Or Associate's Degree and 14 years of related experience required.

• Or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

• Expert understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.

• Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

• Expert knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.

• Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of the assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.

• Work collaboratively with others, including, but not limited to, clients (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location

US-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations

US-VA-Richmond

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID:

260811

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MG #T&D