Senior Electrical Engineer - Pipeline & Facilities (Denver)

Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities & Pipelines EI&C (Denver) Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities & Pipelines EI&C (Denver) role at Burns & McDonnell. Overview We are a dynamic, 100% employee-owned firm delivering engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer to lead design and execution of projects in the Oil & Gas and Utility sectors. This role provides technical direction, review of design work, cross-discipline coordination, and client/vendor interactions throughout all project phases. This is a hands-on design role with opportunities to grow into increased leadership, client engagement, and project responsibility. Responsibilities Electrical Engineering Lead the development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages, including one-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, grounding layouts, lighting plans, and raceway/conduit routing plans. Conduit and cable schedules, power plans, equipment layouts, and interconnection diagrams. Specify and review electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, PDCs, and power panels. Perform and oversee electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, and coordination using ETAP or SKM. Execute and validate electrical calculations (e.g., cable sizing, voltage drop, conduit sizing/fill, short circuit levels). Review and approve vendor submittals, BOMs, and support equipment procurement. Provide technical direction for junior engineers and designers on electrical scope. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Oversee development of complete I&C design packages, including instrument location plans, instrument lists, and I/O lists. Loop diagrams, ladder diagrams, and wiring diagrams; control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, and panel BOMs. P&IDs in collaboration with process and mechanical teams. Review and guide development of instrument datasheets, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices. Specify and validate design for PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system components. Provide oversight on network architecture and industrial protocol selection (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP). Mentor I&C team members on panel design, loop development, and control strategy implementation. Support FAT/SAT documentation and field integration planning. Familiarity with I&C design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SPI (Intools), or similar preferred. Project Development & General Assignments Lead development of conceptual designs, execution strategies, and technical portions of proposals. Support or lead scope development, cost estimating, and schedule planning. Conduct and lead site walks to gather field data and evaluate design constraints. Participate in or lead HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk or safety reviews. Maintain design quality through internal QA/QC reviews, checklist compliance, and redline resolution. Serve as technical liaison for clients and vendors during design and procurement phases. Mentor junior engineers, check their work, and provide feedback for technical growth. Contribute to development and improvement of internal design standards, tools, and templates. Support or lead construction support, including RFI responses, as-built drawing reviews, and commissioning assistance. Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Master Degree can substitute as 1 year of relevant experience. Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards; strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members; ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, methodical and analytical problem-solving abilities. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications. Ability to travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred. Compensation $155,000.00 - $230,000.00 yearly The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and depends on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, and location. The total annual package includes base salary and eligibility for discretionary year-end incentive bonus. Benefits Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability coverage, time off, wellness programs, and an ESOP in addition to a 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job: Electrical Engineering | Primary Location: US-CO-Denver | Schedule: Full-time | Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time | Req ID: 260116 | Job Hire Type: Experienced #T&D #J-18808-Ljbffr Burns & McDonnell