Lead Electrical Engineer - Power

About the role

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer. The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, and energy storage, as well as heavy industrial facilities such as decarbonization, mining, and gas compression. Projects provide a wide range of design and execution experience on multi-discipline and electrical-only projects. Engineered systems include the electrical interconnect to the bulk power grid and all auxiliary electric power equipment in the facility, such as generators, motors, solar photovoltaic panels, inverters, batteries, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, isolated and non‑segregated phase bus duct, switchgear, motor control centers, small power transformers, variable frequency drives, station batteries, and UPS systems. As a Lead Electrical Engineer you will lead project teams to create world‑class designs for new and retrofit projects, working with the team throughout design and construction to adapt electrical plans to client requirements, industry standards, and budget constraints. Primary location: Kansas City, MO; additional locations include Saint Louis, MO; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings.
• Design electrical components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project‑related data as required by project managers.
• Efficiently utilize a number of design software tools to perform engineering calculations and physical plant designs.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations in support of project execution.
• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and 7 years of electrical engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred); OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of electrical engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred); OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of electrical engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred). Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of electrical equipment design per ANSI and IEEE Standards; strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite); excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members; ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment; demonstrated critical thinking, methodical and analytical quantitative problem‑solving skills; strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills; ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications; ability to travel; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $150,000.00–$230,000.00 yearly. The total annual compensation package consists of a base salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, and wellness programs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Schedule

Full‑time position with approximately 25% travel.