Job description

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. • Design various electrical projects, including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client, and project design and drafting standards. • Plan and develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. • Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches. • Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. • Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects. • Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements. • Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines. • Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment, and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics. • Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner. • Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field, and 7 years of related experience required. • Or Associate's Degree and 8 years of related experience required. • Or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required. • Advanced understanding of design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel, to develop design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs. • Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings. • Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems. • Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of the assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks. • Ability to work collaboratively with others, including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing. We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898. At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless. Are you ready to create amazing? Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Plan and develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment, and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.
Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field, and 7 years of related experience required.
Or Associate's Degree and 8 years of related experience required.
Or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
Advanced understanding of design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel, to develop design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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