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Experienced Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Chicago)

Full-time

Burns & McDonnell

DescriptionThe experienced Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including process, corporate, airports, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The experienced 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: process facilities, industrial facilities, airports, 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 process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standardsQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred. ORBachelor'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 required. Consulting experience preferred. OrMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred. 5 years of electrical engineering and consulting experience strongly 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.Must be proficient in electrical engineering calculation and production platforms (i.e. Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP and lighting design/calculation software such as Visual, Dialux, AGi32 or ElumTools).Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.EEO/Disabled/VeteransJob Field: Electrical EngineeringJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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