Burns & McDonnell · 13 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Aviation & Federal global practice. The role involves leading the design and development of electrical systems for aviation and federal projects, ensuring compliance with strict standards and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems
Serve as a technical expert on airport, federal, and defense projects, ensuring designs meet strict security, code compliance, and performance standards
Guide 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
Lead or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating complex technical information
Manage electrical scope, schedule, and budget on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables are on time and within budget
Mentor junior engineers and designers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing
Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of electrical engineering experience
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 7 years electrical engineering experience
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of electrical engineering experience
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design, NEC, ANSI and IEEE Standards
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Preferred
Consulting experience
Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards
Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction
Strong computer skills include Revit, AutoCAD, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs
Professional Engineer (PE) License
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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