Principal Electrical Engineer-Power & Utilities

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we deliver resilient, life-protecting engineering solutions that take full advantage of new and evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, guiding them through multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

About the role

Performs technical oversight of identified engineering projects within a specific specialization or market sector with high levels of complexity. Formulates and guides solutions to problems consisting of a high level of difficulty and marked importance to the organization. May be responsible for the development of a niche technical service. Aligns work with the Company’s goals to advance successful project outcomes. Primary focus may include high-profile clients or projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design and/or construction solutions.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects.
• Perform complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining, and developing top industry talent.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct individual investigations into complex technical problems.
• Perform quality control through project review at various stages throughout project design.
• Provide subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.
• Represent the firm at technical conferences and client meetings.
• Assist in the performance management process by providing feedback to the Project Manager for performance evaluations.
• Work with the Project Manager to determine technical staffing needs for the group.
• Assure financial and technical project success and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Informal task supervision of CAD Operators, Designers, Junior Associates, Engineers, Engineer IIs, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers at the direction of the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substation and power experience; Protection & Control (P&C) experience is a plus.
• Electrical system modeling experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Why Join Burns

Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, and vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, and recognized as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players who prioritize our clients’ successes. We foster a fun and collaborative work environment where individuals can “write their own story.”