Electrical Engineer-Power & Utilities

About the Role

Burns Engineering is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Utilities team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia, PA. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to "write their own story" with us.

Summary

The Engineer I will be responsible for performing technical engineering tasks, technical studies and investigations, and designs on assigned projects. The Engineer I will be mentored by senior level engineering staff, will work with more autonomy, and will complete engineering tasks of moderate complexity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
• Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity.
• Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
• Assist in the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
• Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses and assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required.
• Perform on-site surveys and inspections during design and construction stages and issue written reports noting deficiencies.
• Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.
• Attend client and/or project meetings when requested.
• Write technical specifications with oversight from senior technical staff.
• Assist Project Manager with the delegation, collaboration, and review of project work tasks of CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.
• May lead in developing design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client's) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
• Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
• Observe, understand, apply and retain Burns technical policies, procedures, design analyses, calculations, engineering methodology and codes, and equipment selection criteria of low to moderate complexity.
• Complete special tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities. Under the oversight of the Project Manager, the Engineer I may provide direction to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Engineering Design Associates, and Engineering Associates.

Education & Experience

• Professionally Licensed Engineer with a Bachelor's (B.S.) Electrical Engineering degree and at least 5-8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Professional Engineering License is required at this level.

Preferred Experience

• Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity.
• Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized design software as required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum supervision from leaders or management.
• Progressive ability to perform technical calculations.
• Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage changing assignments in a team environment.
• Proactive, good communicator (oral and written), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and assess key issues to address.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work effectively with a team.
• Previous experience in consulting is highly preferred.