Electrical Design Associate - P&U
About The Position
Burns Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Associate to join its Power & Utilities team in Iowa City, Iowa. 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 help lead a project team to deliver work on time, within budget, and at a high level of technical quality. The position supports engineering design and project execution across railroad and transit, aviation, and general infrastructure projects. It involves preparing drawings, specifications, calculation reports, design analyses, and cost estimates; coordinating with other disciplines, consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers; and supporting client meetings, construction inspections, shop drawing reviews, and testing activities. The associate works under the direction of senior technical staff and follows company technical policies and procedures.
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.
- Prepare, write, and review drawings and specifications, and develop calculation reports.
- 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.
- Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- Assist less experienced staff in understanding 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.
- Coordinate project design with other disciplines.
- Review shop drawings and product data, respond to 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.
- Apply knowledge of company technical policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
