Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Arlington)

Burns & McDonnell; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead dynamic project teams in creating exceptional electrical designs across diverse sectors including healthcare, government, and industrial facilities. In this pivotal role, you will manage projects from concept to construction, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to quality standards. You will leverage your extensive experience to mentor junior engineers, develop cost proposals, and maintain effective communication across disciplines. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking projects and where your leadership will inspire the next generation of engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in EPC projects.
• Expertise in electrical equipment design and engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design projects from conceptual phase to completion.
• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Client Relationship Management

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD Software

Job description

Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering a plus.
• 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Electrical Engineering

Primary Location: US-VA-Arlington

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 244797

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-VR #A&F