Principal Electrical Engineer-Power & Utilities

Burns Brand • Austin, TX

19h

About The Position

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we have built a reputation on outstanding client service, delivering resilient, life-protecting engineering solutions that take full advantage of new and evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience. We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia , PA. Position Summary: Performs technical oversight of identified engineering projects within a specific specialization or market sector with high levels of complexity. Formulates and guides the attempt to solve problems consisting of a high level of difficulty and marked importance to the organization. May be responsible for the development of a niche technical service. Is aware of the Company’s goals and uses this knowledge to identify ways to advance the Company’s ability to produce successful projects. Primary focus may be inclusive of high-profile clients or projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum 15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substation and power experience; P&C experience is a plus; electrical system modeling
• PE is required at this level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design and/or construction solutions.
• Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects.
• Perform complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top industry talent.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Individual investigations into complex technical problems.
• Quality control through project review at various stages throughout project design.
• Provides subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.
• Represents firm at technical conferences.
• Represents firm at client meetings.
• Assists in the performance management process by providing feedback to the Project Manager for performance evaluations.
• Works with the Project Manager to determine technical staffing needs for the group.
• Assures financial and technical project success and maintains a high level of client satisfaction
• Informal task supervision of CAD Operators, Designers, Junior Associates, Engineers, Engineer IIs, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers at the direction of the Project Manager.

Benefits

• Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team.
• Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig.
• As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level