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Burns & McDonnell · 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer - Substation (Vancouver, WA)

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $165K/yr

3+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team, focusing on creating designs for a variety of projects including power and healthcare facilities. The role involves performing electrical design, modifying production drawings, and collaborating with project teams throughout the design and construction process.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion

Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry

Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers

Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software

Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAutoCADMicroStationFundamentals of Engineering (FE)2D3D renderingQuantitative problem-solvingTeam buildingWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience

3 years of electrical engineering experience 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 attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Consulting experience preferred

Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred

Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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