Staff Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Aviation & Federal global practice in Kansas City. You will design building electrical systems, including power distribution and lighting, and support projects for airports, DoD, and DoE clients.

Collaboration with architects and engineers will be key to delivering integrated design solutions. The role requires ABET-accredited electrical engineering degrees, FE exam, and relevant experience, with opportunities across diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program; 3 years electrical engineering experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology with FE exam and 3 years experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 years experience; consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems: power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems.
• Provide technical support on airport, federal, and defense projects ensuring code compliance and performance.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers for integrated design solutions; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Methodical problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

FE exam passed (EIT)

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

2D rendering

3D rendering

Job description

Description

Come join the Aviation & Federal global practice at Burns & McDonnell as a Staff Electrical Engineer! The electrical team focuses on building power, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage design.

The Staff Electrical Engineer will join dynamic project teams to deliver world-class designs for cutting-edge projects across aviation and federal sectors. This includes designing infrastructure for airports, military facilities, hangars, industrial labs, and government facilities for clients such as commercial airlines, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy.

From secure military installations to bustling airports, the engineer will collaborate throughout the design and construction process, customizing electrical systems to meet budget constraints, aligning with technical requirements, and ensuring solutions tailored to client specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems.
• Serve as technical support on airport, federal, and defense projects, ensuring designs meet strict security, code compliance, and performance standards.
• Support project teams in delivering world-class infrastructure for clients such as commercial airlines, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.
• Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
• Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and field verifications as needed to inform design and construction activities.
• Prepare electrical calculations, detailed drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
• Perform or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Participate in or support client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating technical information.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections.
• Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include Revit, AutoCAD, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification is preferred.

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-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations

United States

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

260354

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JH #A&F