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Burns & McDonnell

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Acceptance Testing, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Planning, Corporate Compliance, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Equipment Specification, Field Trials, Government, Healthcare, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Industry/Trade Press, Leadership, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Military, Order Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quantitative Analysis, Request for Proposals (RFP), Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Schedule Development, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. The ideal candidate will have management or leadership experience and 20 years of experience.

Lead Electrical Design of Projects

Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

Prepare Electrical Equipment

Prepare electrical equipment, packaged equipment, specifications, and data sheets. Request for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

Review Electrical Equipment

Review electrical equipment vendor drawings, data, interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

Participate in Project Planning

Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

Expert Knowledge and Problem-Solving

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry. Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.

Quality Review and Production

Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.

Quality Review and Construction Administration

Quality review the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of electrical systems.

Field Inspections and Measurements

Leads field inspections, installation measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

Technical Reports and Presentations

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

Building Relationships and Sales

Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.

Participate in Sales and Marketing Efforts

Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

Lead Cost Proposals and Qualification Statements

Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

Prepare and Present Project Budgets

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

Provide Leadership Guidance

Provide leadership guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence. Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines. Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Technical Requirements

  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design, ANSI, and IEEE Standards.
  • Strong computer skills, e.g., Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership and Technical Skills

  • Experience with leading the 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 skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • 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.

Certifications and Licenses

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Job Details

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

  • EEODisabledVeterans

Job Title

Electrical Engineering

Primary Location

US-NC-Raleigh

Other Locations

US-MO-Kansas City US-TX-Fort Worth US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Req ID

260263

Job Hire Type

Experienced

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About the Company

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