Staff Electrical Designer (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance & disability

HFWA PTO included

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver seeks a Staff Electrical Designer to join a dynamic project team, performing planning, site evaluations, and preparation of electrical plans and documentation. You will design schematics, grid layouts, lighting and controls, and develop 2D/3D drawings while complying with design codes and standards.

Collaboration with PMs, engineers, and designers is essential for timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field with 7 years of related experience, or an Associate's Degree with 8 years, or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
• Advanced understanding of design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel, to develop design deliverables and learn new programs.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers to resolve design issues and meet objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical projects including schematics, grid layouts, electrical power systems, lighting, protection and controls, and site/facility design.
• Plan and develop production drawings, perform problem analysis, and refine sketches for non-routine tasks.
• Execute design assignments using standard techniques, prepare drawings, and manage revisions and redlines.
• Review drawings for quality assurance within budget and schedule; organize project drawings and related information.
• Collaborate with project team and clients to ensure design compliance with codes and specifications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate's Degree

9 years of progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

2D/3D drafting tools

Job description

Description

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Design various electrical projects, including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client, and project design and drafting standards.

• Plan and develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

• Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.

• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.

• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.

• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.

• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment, and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.

• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field, and 7 years of related experience required.

• Or Associate's Degree and 8 years of related experience required.

• Or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

• Advanced understanding of design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel, to develop design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.

• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.

• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of the assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others, including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Compensation

$110,000.00-155,000.00 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.

• Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).

• Additionally, 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 Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time