Senior T&D Electrical Design Lead

Burns & McDonnell

Denver, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 145,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Electrical Designer in Denver to lead planning, site evaluations, and electrical design efforts across diverse project types. You will guide schematic development, 2D/3D drawings, and system layouts while coordinating with engineers and clients to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will oversee design QA/QC, mentor staff, and contribute to proposal development. Strong AutoCAD/MicroStation and Excel skills are essential, with a background in power systems

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or equivalent with 13+ years related experience or an associate degree with 14+ years.
  • Expert understanding of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop design deliverables.
  • Ability to learn new design software and apply 2D/3D applications for engineering drawings.
  • Strong knowledge in design theory, calculations, and system design.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical project designs including schematics, grid plans, and single-line diagrams.
  • Coordinate across disciplines to deliver quality design documents and construction drawings.
  • Approve reports, drawings and tests to meet project deliverables.
  • Mentor junior staff and participate in client development meetings.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Communication
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field
Or Associate's Degree with 14 years experience
Or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Electrical Designer in Denver to lead planning, site evaluations, and electrical design efforts across diverse project types. You will guide schematic development, 2D/3D drawings, and system layouts while coordinating with engineers and clients to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will oversee design QA/QC, mentor staff, and contribute to proposal development. Strong AutoCAD/MicroStation and Excel skills are essential, with a background in power systems

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