Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks an Electrical Engineer to advance mission-critical data center projects in Dallas, TX. This role focuses on electrical design, client advisory, and ensuring code compliance across project phases.

Candidates should hold ABET-accredited degrees, FE/EIT credentials preferred, and bring 3+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong communication and software skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation, rendering). Travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• FE exam completed or in process (EIT preferred).
• 3+ years electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D/3D rendering tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems/equipment for safe, useful workplaces.
• Advise clients on electrical systems to meet needs and safety codes.
• Monitor installation to ensure conformance with design specs and codes.
• Develop design criteria for protective coordination and distribution.
• Review designs and specifications of equipment or systems to be purchased or fabricated.
• Develop concept studies and design; enforce standards and practices.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D/3D rendering

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Bachelor Degree in Electrical/related Engineering Technology (ABET)

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineers in Training (EIT) Preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D/3D rendering programs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast paced, innovative companies for high tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following:

• Designing electrical systems/equipment to provide for a useful and safe workplace.

• Advise clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with safety codes.

• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.

• Participate in developing the design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution.

• Reviews electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.

• Developing concept studies and design.

• Enforces standards and practices.

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

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-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260413

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS