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Burns & McDonnell · 3 hours ago

Electrical Designer - Power (Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $195K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Designer. The role involves assisting in various phases of planning and design for power generation facilities, focusing on creating electrical schematics, layouts, and documentation as part of a project team.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards

Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity

Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches

Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects

Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects

Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements

Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines

Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics

Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner

Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

AutoCADMicroStationSmartPlant 3DElectrical designAnalytical skillsCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience. May also have an Associate Degree and 8 years related experience or 9 years progressive detailing and design experience in lieu of degree requirement

Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs

Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings, SmartPlant 3D experience strongly preferred

Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems

Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks

Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Preferred

SmartPlant 3D experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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