Burns McDonnell

Description

The Burns & McDonnell Energy Global Practice is searching for a Senior Level Electrical Engineer to join our Denver, CO office! Our energy experts offer turnkey solutions that take clients from project financing, siting, and permitting to turnkey construction and startup, and full lifecycle technical support of all critical subsystems. As one of the only firms in the United States to offer value, stability, and innovative technology in the power generation industry, Burns & McDonnell has the market expertise to manage all kinds of fuel technologies including supercritical pulverized coal, simple and combined cycle, gasification, solar, wind, and energy storage. The company provides every essential service in the energy market while projecting future load growth using efficiency initiatives.

Multi-disciplined power generation projects require engineers to work in a diverse project team environment and the ability to develop consensus in identifying the optimum solution to complex problems. These complex assignments require the application of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods. In addition to multi-disciplined projects, the Energy Electrical Department executes electrical upgrade projects for power plants and heavy industrial facilities. These projects require engineers to interact with Clients, work with their clients to develop solutions, and successfully execute these projects to make their clients successful. These projects require the ability to troubleshoot and interpret conditions to develop desirable solutions.

Candidates that are driven for excellence, excited about the rapidly growing and changing power industry, and looking to advance in their careers are encouraged to apply. This unique opportunity requires an individual who enjoys engineering, business development, and project management roles. A “seller-doer” type who has high-quality technical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities to include:

• Perform marketing, project development, and proposal development for electrical upgrade and multi-discipline projects.
• Regularly meeting and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
• Developing scope of work, conceptual design, and execution plans.
• Preparing engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Performing Project Management duties on electrical discipline projects.
• Performing Lead Engineer duties on multi-discipline power generation projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Preparing or directing the creation of construction documents for the installation of new or modifications of existing power-generating facility electrical systems.
• Developing or directing the creation of equipment specifications, procuring, and factory acceptance testing electrical equipment.
• Coordinating project design assignments and design teams locally and with other office locations.
• Provide guidance and field engineering support to construction and startup personnel during construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate departmental and divisional initiatives locally and with other office locations.
• This position requires approximately 20% travel to Client offices and field project sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. May also have bachelor’s degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. A master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Minimum of 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in power generating facilities, process facilities, and/or large industrial facilities including the following design types, is strongly preferred: medium voltage, low voltage, lighting, grounding, electrical equipment control, protective relaying and associated systems design and construction administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical & problem-solving skills, are required.
• Experience with leading electrical 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.

Compensation

$155,000.00-230,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, 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. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

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