Electrical Engineering Associate - Rail & Transit, Right of Way & Facilities
Burns Engineering· Civil Engineering· Oct 2, 2026 · 26d ago
Washington, DC
In office
Full-time
Mid
$114K–$160K est.
Job description
About Burns:
Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.
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 an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Associate to join our Rail & Transit, Right of Way & Facilities Team in Washington, D.C.
SUMMARY
Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the discipline technical policies and procedures. Under supervision, participates in technical studies, investigations and designs on assigned projects. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget and of high technical quality.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSBILITIES
Learns company technical policies, procedures and standards during the execution of projects for clients.
Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
Observes and learns the execution of specific engineering studies and design analyses.
Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on-site inspections during construction and learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A demonstrated ability to learn the basics of design and analyses within his or her discipline and grow within the firm
0-3 years of experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year undergraduate engineering program
EIT certification obtained or in progress
Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit
Experience using ETAP and/or SKM for power system analysis, electrical studies, and system modeling
Why Join The Burns Team
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. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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