Electrical Engineer - Nuclear (Kansas City)

Position Overview

Burns & McDonnell's Power Global Practice is seeking to hire experienced electrical engineers for our Nuclear team focusing on both operating Nuclear Power Plants and new nuclear power projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), microreactors and Advanced Reactors. Our Nuclear team has domestic and international experience providing consulting, design, analysis, and pre-construction planning services for operating nuclear power plants, nuclear refurbishments, as well as new SMRs and advanced reactors. We deliver solutions for these and other challenging projects every day. As an electrical engineer, you will serve as part of our design team with the ability to work on a full range of projects in engineering, procurement, and construction management related to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and licensing of nuclear generating stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and/or lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Support business development efforts by providing level of effort estimates for proposals and capabilities/qualifications summaries.
• Interface with clients on projects to communicate progress, resolve comments and/or open items, and provide in-person presence for meetings or site technical support.
• Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design electrical components for project needs and requirements as set forth by project managers.
• Apply 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 project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of various facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• A Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
• 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or EIT preferred; PE preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Experience with nuclear plant electrical power design, standard design processes, plant modification packages, configuration management, and ASME NQA-1 (safety-related) requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., ETAP, PowerTools, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis software.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.