Electrical Design Associate - F&I

Burns Engineering•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Burns Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Associate to join its Aviation team in Washington, DC. The role prepares designs, project layouts, and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. Depending on project size, the associate may be responsible for helping the project team deliver projects on time, within budget, and at a high level of technical quality. The position designs and specifies equipment, facilities, components, and systems for railroad and transit, aviation, and general infrastructure projects. It contributes to engineering studies, design analyses, cost estimates, and project design execution, seeking guidance from senior technical staff when needed. The associate also supports coordination among disciplines and with outside consultants and contractors, participates in client meetings and construction-site inspections, and helps ensure construction, installation, and operational testing meet functional specifications and customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university program.
0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare designs, project layouts, and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements.
Design and specify equipment, facilities, components, and systems for railroad and transit, aviation, and general infrastructure projects.
Participate in engineering studies, design analyses, and cost estimates.
Participate in client meetings and perform on-site inspections during construction.
Coordinate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers under the direction of senior technical staff.
Design drawings, write and review specifications, and develop calculation reports.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Help less experienced staff understand company technical policies and procedures during project execution.
Participate in the design process on assigned projects and request assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
Assist the design team in coordinating project design with other disciplines.
Review shop drawings, product data, and RFIs, and record changes.
Coordinate design requirements with outside consultants and contractors as necessary.
Help ensure construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
Maintain knowledge of company technical policies and procedures.
Depending on project size, help the project team deliver projects on time, within budget, and at high technical quality.