Burns & McDonnell · 3 days ago
Lead Electrical Designer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $170K/yr
13+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading engineering company seeking a Lead Electrical Designer for large and complex EPC projects. The role involves leading a team of designers, ensuring project completion on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards and compliance with codes.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, design, and production of electrical design documents, including schematics, grid plans, power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site/facility design
Responsible for discerning optimal layouts and designs for best constructability, even with incomplete engineering information
Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of electrical designers, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring quality control
Collaborate effectively with lead designers from other disciplines (e.g., mechanical, civil) to ensure seamless integration of design elements
Responsible for project schedules and budgets, proactively communicating change events, and identifying and resolving potential design conflicts
Analyze incomplete or ambiguous electrical engineering information, leveraging experience to develop complete and accurate designs, minimizing rework
Evaluate designs, redlines, and markups on ongoing projects to ensure quality and adherence to standards. Approve reports, drawings, and tests
Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes and specifications
Perform complex calculations, sizing of system components, and refinement of rough sketches. Compute volume calculations for conduit and grounding layouts and equipment
Contribute to the preparation of design documents for proposals
Prepare reports and communicate effectively with project teams and clients
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in drafting or related field and 13 years related experience required
Associate Degree and 14 years related experience required
15 years progressive detailing and design experience required
Benefits
Insurance
Disability
Time off
Wellness programs
Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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