Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission-Critical Systems Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams on diverse projects, from power to healthcare, ensuring electrical plans meet budget and client needs.

You will guide the design through conceptual to construction phases, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with multiple disciplines while mentoring junior staff and driving QA/QC across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET program with 7 years of electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from ABET program with FE exam and 7 years experience; EPC preferred.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years electrical engineering experience; EPC preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients and other disciplines.
• Develop project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, and construction planning; manage change orders.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, and calculations for projects.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Develop cost proposals and qualification statements; build client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure cross-discipline coordination.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Budgeting

Mentoring

Travel

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

FE exam completed

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams on diverse projects, from power to healthcare, ensuring electrical plans meet budget and client needs.

You will guide the design through conceptual to construction phases, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with multiple disciplines while mentoring junior staff and driving QA/QC across the project lifecycle.