Electrical Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations)

Position Overview

At Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice, you’ll work on world-class solar power generation designs for new projects. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, and client requirements.

Primary Location: US-AZ-Phoenix;Other Locations: US-MO-Saint Louis, US-MO-Kansas City, US-TX-Houston, US-NC-Raleigh, US-FL-Orlando, US-NC-Charlotte, US-OH-Columbus;Schedule: Full-time;Travel: 25% of the Time;Req ID: 260053;Job Hire Type: Experienced

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems, grounding design, equipment selection, and specifications.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Model electrical systems using software packages such as ETAP or SKM for analyses including short circuit, reactive power, load flow, and arc flash hazard.
• Model grounding system design using software like CDEGs and WinIGS.
• Design electrical components to meet project requirements as set forth by project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and procedures.
• Research and compile relevant project data.
• Coordinate with local authorities regarding permitting requirements.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations to support project execution.
• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Comply with all policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program with 4 years of electrical engineering experience.
• OR a bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 4 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• OR a master's degree in electrical engineering with 2 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• OR a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Engineering Technology with 4 years of demonstrated experience in detailed electrical engineering design for utility-scale solar plants (> 5MW).
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including team building and collaboration.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis software.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) license is encouraged.