DOE Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal; Kansas
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Description Come join the Aviation & Federal global practice at Burns & McDonnell as a Staff Electrical Engineer! The electrical team focuses on building power, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low voltage design in an industrial and manufacturing space for our local Department of Energy client.
A Staff Electrical Engineer (DOE) will assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects for the Department of Energy (DOE) focusing mainly in government manufacturing facilities. Work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
Responsibilities- Perform design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low voltage systems.
- 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 the Department of Energy.
- Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
- Conduct local 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.
- Perform or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
- Participate in or support client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating technical information.
- Support construction phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting required, or
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting required.
- Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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 computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) including Revit and AutoCAD programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, industrial and vertical construction is preferred.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job:
Electrical Engineering
Primary
Location:
US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations:
United States
Schedule:
Full-time
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req
Job Hire Type:
Experienced
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