Burns & McDonnell · 6 days ago
Senior Electrical Designer - Substation (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $195K/yr
13+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead various phases of planning and design for electrical projects. The role involves leading project designs, ensuring quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced staff while managing project deliverables within budget and schedule.
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Responsibilities
Lead various electrical project designs including electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards
Lead drawing, planning, development and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches
Lead the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance
Approve reports, drawings, and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables
Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements
Lead production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines
Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics under the direction of the engineer
Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals
Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner
Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members
Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings
Responsible for the electrical design QA/QC process
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years related experience required or
Associate Degree and 14 years related experience required or
15 years progressive detailing and design experience required
Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings
Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems
Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks
Work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to clients (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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