Burns & McDonnell · 7 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Brea, San Diego)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on project teams creating designs for various facilities including airports and military projects. The role involves leading electrical design, modifying production drawings, and ensuring quality reviews throughout the design and construction process.
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Responsibilities
Perform and lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, airports, commercial, government, and military, facilities
Design electrical components for project needs and requirements, such as single-line and riser diagrams and low to medium-voltage infrastructure, as 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
Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD/BIM-related software
Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of airports, commercial, government, and military facilities
Perform and lead field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program
7 years of electrical engineering and consulting experience
Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Skilled in applying CAD/BIM standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving 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
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Preferred
10 years of electrical engineering and consulting experience
Successful completion of Professional Engineering License (PE)
Telecom/Electronic Security Systems (RCDD) background
Experience with DoD, or DoE entities
Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM (short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies software), lighting calculation software and generator sizing software
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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