Electrical Engineer

Want to work for an A/E firm that values employee input and collaboration? Burgess & Niple is seeking an Electrical Engineer in our Richmond, Virginia office.

B&N Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for commercial and federal buildings. Opportunity to provide electrical design for additional market areas to include mission critical, manufacturing, roadway and bridge lighting, treatment plants and pumps stations, and community developments/sites.
• Direct and mentor engineering support staff in the preparation of design calculations, drawings, specifications, design analysis, and cost estimates.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, design analysis and construction cost estimates.
• Perform building assessments, electrical evaluations, and quality control reviews to ensure conformance with client standards and codes.
• Provide full-scope electrical design including power distribution, lighting and control systems, standby and emergency power, and low-voltage systems (data, communications, fire alarm, security).
• Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams across Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, and Frederick offices to deliver integrated MEP solutions.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects, managing technical rigor, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support design and field activities including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and construction site observations to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and expansion of B&N’s client base.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced team members.
• Leverage experience in data center power topologies, medium and low-voltage distribution, UPS and generator systems, and infrastructure retrofits to expand B&N’s portfolio and capabilities.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) required; NCEES Record preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited college or university
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, AGI32, and SKM Power Tools experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience performing power system studies, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Experience with data center, higher-ed, and science and technology markets preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients, mentor staff, and foster collaboration across offices.
• Experience designing instrumentation and control systems is a plus.
• Desire and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.