Senior Electrical Engineer — Mission-Critical Design Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial projects, guiding from concept through construction and coordinating with clients, vendors, and disciplines.

The role requires strong leadership, budget and schedule management, and the ability to develop equipment specs, data sheets, RFQs, and cost proposals while ensuring QA/QC and safety standards. PE license preferred and travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of EPC project experience.
• Master's in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years EPC experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from concept through design completion.
• Prepare equipment specs, data sheets, RFQs and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers and other disciplines.
• Manage project schedule, scope, budget, staffing and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Master's in Electrical Engineering

FE exam passed

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial projects, guiding from concept through construction and coordinating with clients, vendors, and disciplines.

The role requires strong leadership, budget and schedule management, and the ability to develop equipment specs, data sheets, RFQs, and cost proposals while ensuring QA/QC and safety standards. PE license preferred and travel up to 25% may be required.