Senior Electrical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial (Greenville/Chesapeake)

Overview

Lead electrical design teams for diverse projects, managing from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• cost estimation
• drawing review
• field inspection
• qa/qc
• client relations

Tasks

-Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. -Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems. -Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry. -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. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met. -Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. -Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies. -Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. -Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance. -Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers. -Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers. -Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits. -Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders. -Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines. -Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. -Responsible for QA/QC process adherence. -Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• pe license
• epc
• leadership
• problem solving
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. -Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions. -Ability to travel. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. -Master's degree in electrical engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. -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. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving 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). -Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. -Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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