Staff Electrical Engineer (Orlando)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join project teams in Orlando, FL. The role involves designing electrical systems for a variety of facilities, adapting plans to budget and client needs, and coordinating through design and construction phases.

Candidates should have an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree with 3+ years of experience, FE certification (preferred), and strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET-accredited program with 3 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Alternatively, Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology with FE and 3 years experience.
• Master's in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of electrical engineering experience.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for telecommunications projects from concept to design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for diverse facilities including power plants, healthcare, and airports.
• Design electrical components per project manager requirements.
• Apply knowledge of engineering concepts, codes, and procedures in electrical design.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
• Update CAD drawings to verify corrections across CAD software.
• Prepare information for client presentations, shop drawings, and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Methodical problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

FE exam passed

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D/3D rendering programs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Staff Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of facilities, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military. 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 for telecommunications projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, electrical substations, 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.
• Apply 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.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 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-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID 263626

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D