Assistant Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical (London)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Assist in designing and supervising electrical services for data centers and other facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • electrical calculations
  • revit modeling
  • feasibility studies
  • design coordination
  • site inspections
  • progress reporting

Tasks

-Providing the internal project team with regular updates on progress. -Discuss and research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design problems. -Maintaining a record of your competency evidence, to progress towards professional registration for IEng/CEng and arranging and attending regular review meetings with your mentor. -Attending internal and external project meetings. -Coordinating your design activities with the internal team to ensure effective project delivery. -Assist with the preparation of concept, spatial coordination, and technical design stage information. -Undertaking feasibility studies including researching and developing options, preparing technical reports for issue and presentation to the team and clients. -Undertaking design calculations for assessing the electrical loads of buildings, sizing utility connections, generators, uninterruptable power supplies, photovoltaics together with associated earthing and distribution systems, using a variety of software including: Stabicad Electrical, Etap and Excel. -Developing skills using Revit, construct and modify 3D MEP models. -Responsible for adhering to company health and safety, Integrated Management System (IMS) and client standards and procedures. -Attending site, meeting contractors, undertaking site inspections and witnessing commissioning and testing. -Undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CDP) and maintaining appropriate records.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • bim
  • electrical engineering
  • leadership
  • communication

What You Bring

-Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Basic computer skills including electrical analysis programs, AutoCAD, BIM, Revit -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills. -Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program required. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. -Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) -Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles and procedures. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military