What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Multiple Locations) position at Burns & McDonnell?
Description
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.
Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast paced, innovative companies for high tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects.
Specific Areas Of Responsibility Include The Following
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Dallas
Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 260413
Job Hire Type Experienced #GFS
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.
Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast paced, innovative companies for high tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects.
Specific Areas Of Responsibility Include The Following
- Designing electrical systems/equipment to provide for a useful and safe workplace.
- Advise clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with safety codes.
- Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
- Participate in developing the design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution.
- Reviews electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
- Developing concept studies and design.
- Enforces standards and practices.
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Bachelor 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, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- 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.
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Dallas
Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 260413
Job Hire Type Experienced #GFS