Electrical Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations) - Chicago Illinois

Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/10/2025

Description
Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire a Staff Electrical Engineer in its Kansas City, MO world headquarters. The Power Division focuses on power generating and other heavy industrial facilities which offer a wide range of design and project execution experiences. Designs include the electrical interconnect to the bulk power grid and all associated power generating facility auxiliary power equipment. Equipment includes rotating machines, such as generators and motors, solar cells and inverters, battery storage and inverters, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, isolated phase bus duct, non-segregated phase bus ducts, switchgear, motor control centers, small power transformers, variable frequency drives, and battery and UPS systems. The wide range of projects provides opportunities on both multi-discipline and electrical-only projects.
The Staff Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of power facilities projects. 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.
Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including power plants and other industrial 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 various facilities.
  
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
  
• All 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.
    
  • OR a bachelor's 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.
    
  • Or a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting 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, 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/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
    Job: Electrical Engineering
    Primary Location: US-MO-Kansas City
    Schedule: Full-time
    Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
    Req ID: 244268
    Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-DS #PWR
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