Burns & McDonnell · 1 hour ago
Staff Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join their Aviation & Federal global practice. The role involves designing electrical systems for various projects in aviation and federal sectors, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards while collaborating with project teams.
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Hiring Manager
Justin Hershey
Responsibilities
Perform design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems
Serve as technical support on airport, federal, and defense projects, ensuring designs meet strict security, code compliance, and performance standards
Support project teams in delivering world-class infrastructure for clients such as commercial airlines, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy
Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions
Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and field verifications as needed to inform design and construction activities
Prepare electrical calculations, detailed drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools
Perform or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
Participate in or support client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating technical information
Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections
Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred
Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction is preferred
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 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 computer skills include Revit, AutoCAD, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Consulting experience preferred
Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred
Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction is preferred
Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification is preferred
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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