Staff Electrical Engineer - Networks, Integration, & Automation (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell • Denver, CO

121d • $115,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support our Denver office. This person will serve as a lead engineer on telecommunications projects for electric and gas utilities; in addition to taking ownership of client relationships, this person will manage project schedules, budgets, execution, and quality. At Burns & McDonnell, you will have the opportunity to build your own success story, both personally and professionally. Join our team and work on dynamic projects, engineering communications and automation solutions that are modernizing today's electric grid. We want you to bring your unique experiences, leadership, talents, and perspectives to our diverse team to make our critical infrastructure clients successful!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT strongly preferred.
• Interest in obtaining PE certification strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or interest in obtaining) may be considered.
• Interest in project management, specifically project budgets, earned value management, schedules, and resourcing.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully work with teammates globally.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative, problem-solving environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Responsibilities

• Execute the electrical design of a variety of projects from the conceptual scoping phase through design completion.
• Support commissioning and field troubleshooting efforts remotely.
• Travel to client offices and field locations to coordinate client stakeholders and assess technical direction of projects.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Research, design, and compile project-related data as required.
• Apply knowledge of commonly-used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Create project deliverables including but not limited to device configurations, construction designs, network architecture diagrams, and project cost estimates.
• Utilize innovative tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 3D scanning, and model-based design.
• Modify and review construction drawings, device configurations, client presentations, and other project deliverables for a variety of projects primarily related, but not limited, to electric utilities.
• Meet and correspond with clients and other external stakeholders to develop relationships with key points of contact.
• Perform design quality reviews and mentorship.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including insurance and disability.
• Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees