Solar Electrical Engineer - Design & Field

Burns & McDonnell; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to world‑class solar power generation designs for new projects. You will join project teams through design and construction, adapting electrical plans to budget, design factors and client requirements.

The Staff Electrical Engineer will collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, perform field inspections, and act as a field engineer on construction sites while ensuring compliance with policies and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited or related degree with required experience.
• FE exam or PE license encouraged, EIT preferred.
• Experience in detailed electrical design for utility-scale solar.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with standard engineering software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design from conceptual to design completion.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Model systems with ETAP/SKM for reports and analysis.
• Coordinate with authorities on permitting.
• Act as field engineer on construction sites.
• Prepare client presentations and other contract documents.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team building

Collaboration

Organization

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D/3D rendering software

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Electrical Engineering

FE exam + 4 years experience

ABEt-accredited B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology + FE

M.S. Electrical Engineering + 2 years

4 years utility-scale solar design experience (>5MW)

Tools

CYMCAP

ETAP

AmpCalc

SKM

CDEGs

WinIGS

Job description

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to world‑class solar power generation designs for new projects. You will join project teams through design and construction, adapting electrical plans to budget, design factors and client requirements.

The Staff Electrical Engineer will collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, perform field inspections, and act as a field engineer on construction sites while ensuring compliance with policies and