Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Chicago office. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:

• Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.

• Performing facets of substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.

• Performing facets of substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.

• Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design

• Preparing equipment specifications.

• Providing support for our clients during construction.

• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.

• Leading a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.

• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.

• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.

• Participating in project proposal efforts.

• Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program

• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is strongly preferred.

• Three (3) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Mathcad, WinIGS, Microsoft Office Suite).

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 240342

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