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:

• Innovating project approach to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.

• Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development.

• Performing quality control reviews.

• Leading/Overseeing substation physical and protection and controls design.

• Leading/Overseeing the preparation of equipment specifications.

• Providing support for our clients during construction.

• Performing field inspections, compliance documentation, and factory acceptance testing.

• Leading a team of 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.

• Leading project proposal efforts.

• Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program and licensure as a Professional Engineering (PE).

• Seven (7) 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-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 240338

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #T&D *IND-DNP*