Lead Electrical Engineer – OnSite Energy & Power; California

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transitioning away from fossil fuels to newer technologies and alternative energy sources. At the same time, the risks posed by climate change and aging infrastructure require an array of dynamic and innovative solutions to deliver resilient utility services.

Meeting the needs of this energy transition requires motivated industry experts to help grow our business and develop innovative solutions to make our clients successful. Burns & McDonnell is expanding our OnSite Energy & Power team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future.

By joining our team, you’ll harness your expertise as an innovator and technical leader to develop strategies to solve our clients’ challenging energy needs. The Associate Electrical Engineer will manage electrical design teams to create world‑class designs for new utility installations, plant upgrades, and redevelopments across a variety of project types, including distributed generation and microgrid projects for corporate, healthcare, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military campuses and facilities.

• Manage electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, ensuring project needs and requirements set by project managers are met.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Use expert knowledge and experience on complex projects to find non‑standard design solutions.
• Perform quality review of production drawings and related project data across multiple CAD‑related software to verify corrections.
• Review construction administration, coordinate with field personnel to resolve design‑related installation issues, and conduct field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Manage field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors; develop new business opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Lead sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Review and approve project budgets and cost estimates; report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the electrical engineering practice.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes and drive process improvement.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET‑accredited program and 13 years of electrical engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 13 years of electrical engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 12 years of electrical engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE standards.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects, delegating work tasks, and managing execution of work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills; ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Capability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

$–$ per year, based on location, education, and experience. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package provides comprehensive insurance, disability coverage, time off, and wellness programs. Eligible employees participate in a 401(k) retirement program and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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