Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Southeast Region)

Overview

Design building electrical systems for aviation and federal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• system modeling
• design documentation
• construction support
• site investigation
• client interaction

Tasks

-Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions. -Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections. -Serve as technical support on airport, federal, and defense projects, ensuring designs meet strict security, code compliance, and performance standards. -Support project teams in delivering world-class infrastructure for clients such as commercial airlines, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy. -Perform or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies. -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. -Participate in or support client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating technical information. -Perform design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems.

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• microstation
• eit
• electrical eng
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction is preferred. -Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. -Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. -Strong computer skills include Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs. -Engineer in Training - EIT Certification preferred. -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. -Or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting 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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