Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Southeast Region)

  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Aiken, South Carolina
  • Full Time

Description

Imagine having an ownership stake in the company where you work. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning firm specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. Our global projects are driven by a singular mission: to make our clients successful. Locally, regionally, and nationally, were recognized as a Best Place to Work. As a 100% employee-owned company, weve cultivated a culture where everyone is personally invested in project outcomes and client satisfaction. Our employee-owners embrace an ownership mindset, working diligently and intelligently to benefit our clients and enhance our communities. While we offer flexible work options, including 6 weeks of remote work, flexible daily schedules, and 9/80 work schedules, our commitment to success keeps our employee-owners engaged in the office. At Burns & McDonnell, hard work and entrepreneurial spirit lead to success for our clients, communities, and individual wealth. We truly are owners.

Summary

Come join the Aviation & Federal global practice at Burns & McDonnell as a Staff Electrical Engineer! The electrical team focuses on building power, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage design.

The Staff Electrical Engineer will join dynamic project teams to deliver world-class designs for cutting-edge projects across aviation and federal sectors. This includes designing infrastructure for airports, military facilities, hangars, industrial labs, and government facilities for clients such as commercial airlines, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy.

From secure military installations to bustling airports, the engineer will collaborate throughout the design and construction process, customizing electrical systems to meet budget constraints, aligning with technical requirements, and ensuring solutions tailored to client specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems.

  • Serve as technical support on airport, federal, and defense projects, ensuring designs meet strict security, code compliance, and performance standards.

  • Support project teams in delivering world-class infrastructure for clients such as commercial airlines, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.

  • Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.

  • Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and field verifications as needed to inform design and construction activities.

  • Prepare electrical calculations, detailed drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.

  • Perform or support electrical system modeling and analysis, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.

  • Participate in or support client meetings, design reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating technical information.

  • Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field support, and final inspections.

  • Familiarity with UFC, NEC, NFPA, and federal design standards is preferred.

  • Familiarity with buildings and vertical construction is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

  • Or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

  • Or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.

  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

  • Strong computer skills include Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.

  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

  • Engineer in Training - EIT Certification preferred.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-SC-Aiken

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251615

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #A&F

Job ID: 481628254
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025

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