Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design on solar projects from concept to construction. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize layouts, wiring, grounding and equipment specifications, ensuring adherence to budget and client requirements.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills, a background in EPC projects, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience.
• EPC project experience 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

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; includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
• Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, RFQ's, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.
• Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Modeling of grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.
• 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 on 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

EPC experience

ANSI/IEEE standards

Electrical design

Power systems modeling

Project leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET program

FE exam completed

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

WinIGS

Job description

Description

The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a multidisciplinary approach to power solutions from project financing, siting and permitting to turnkey construction and startup. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies — from utility scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services.

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer who will work on project teams to create world‑class solar power generation designs for new projects in a variety of project locations. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client requirements.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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; includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one‑line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
• 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, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.
• Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Modeling of grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.
• 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 on 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience required.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years electrical engineering experience required.
• Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience required.
• EPC project experience 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$160,000.00-240,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Other Locations US-MI-Detroit, US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261887

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR