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Burns & McDonnell Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (Chicago) in Chicago, Illinois

Description

By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Chicago office. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:

  • Innovating project approach to optimize safety, schedule, and profitability.

  • Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in their technical and professional development.

  • Performing quality control reviews.

  • Leading/Overseeing substation physical and protection and controls design.

  • Leading/Overseeing the preparation of equipment specifications.

  • Providing support for our clients during construction.

  • Performing field inspections, compliance documentation, and factory acceptance testing.

  • Leading a team of multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.

  • Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.

  • Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.

  • Leading project proposal efforts.

  • Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program and licensure as a Professional Engineering (PE).

  • Seven (7) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience.

  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

  • Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Mathcad, WinIGS, Microsoft Office Suite)

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 240338

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #T&D *IND-DNP*

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