Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell

Wallingford (CT)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 175,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
401(k) retirement program
Insurance & disability
Wellness program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to join project teams and design electrical systems for diverse facilities from concept through construction, adjusting plans to meet budgets and client needs. The role emphasizes strong CAD skills, collaboration, and problem solving, with opportunities to work on power, process, healthcare, aviation and industrial projects.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited EE degree required or 3 years relevant experience.
  • FE exam completed or in progress; EIT preferred.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical design from concept through design completion.
  • Review production drawings for diverse facilities including power plants, hospitals, airports and industrials.
  • Design electrical components per project manager requirements.
  • Update CAD drawings across AutoCAD, MicroStation and other software.
  • Conduct field inspections, measurements or data collection for clients.
  • Assist with client presentations and contract administration.

Skills

Communication skills
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
FE/Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred
Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
2D/3D rendering
Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Staff Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Staff Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

  • Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

  • Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

  • Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

  • Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.

  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

  • Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

  • All other duties as assigned

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or

  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required

  • 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 AutoCAD, MicroStation, 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 Preferred

Compensation

$120,000.00-175,000.00 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. Benefits & Wellness.

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-NJ-Morristown

Other Locations

US-CT-Wallingford

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

254557

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-EH #GFS

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