Senior Electrical Engineer Dallas - Fort Worth

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast‑paced, innovative sectors of high‑tech building design and construction.

Project focus would be mission‑critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion‑dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

This position requires an experienced electrical engineer capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. This candidate will lead design, planning and client coordination activities associated with high, medium and low voltage electrical distribution and control systems found in mission‑critical, healthcare, and industrial sites.

• Designs electrical systems/equipment to provide a useful and safe environment for the mission‑critical market in accordance with the client’s requirements for reliability and uptime.
• Advises clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with all applicable codes.
• Monitors installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Conducts fault studies and load flow analysis. Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switch gear, and medium and low voltage distribution.
• Able to develop and/or lead the design of electrical master plans for facilities encompassing but not limited to the following: reliable power distribution, motor control centers, energy efficient lighting systems, communications and telecom routing, instrumentation and controls for HVAC systems, fire‑alarm interface, building level uninterrupted power systems (UPS) systems, engine generators.
• Reviews electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
• Provides electrical design direction and resource management on multi‑discipline projects.
• Developing concept studies, designs, and narratives.
• Participate in the Identification, recruiting and management of resources to meet the needs of the business.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in 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 with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues 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.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Electrical Engineering

US‑TX‑Fort Worth

US‑TX‑Dallas

Full‑time

Yes, 15 % of the Time

251359

Experienced #LI‑EH #GFS