Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation

The role

The Senior Electrical Engineer makes independent decisions on engineering problems and methods. This person develops solutions for complex projects and provides supervision and guidance to other engineers.

What you will do

• Ensures company technical policies and procedures are practiced during project execution.
• Takes lead in developing design approaches and concepts.
• Performs engineering studies and design analyzes.
• Assists project managers in establishing budgets, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Reviews shop drawings and communicates with suppliers, contractors and client representatives.
• Performs on-site inspections during construction.
• Develops innovative technical solutions and engineering methods.
• Assists in proposal writing and client presentations.
• Provides feedback to Project Managers regarding technical staff performance.
• Mentors junior staff.

Required qualifications

• Professionally Licensed Engineer
• Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree
• At least 10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 6 years of electrical design experience

Nice to have

• Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of high complexity on projects of various scales
• Experience producing Electrical Engineering deliverables, including design drawings, specifications, basis of design reports, calculations, and site assessment reports
• Proficient in performing Electrical Studies and Calculations (short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, Load flow, Voltage Drop, C Photometric lighting, Ground Grid, etc.)
• Proficient knowledge in the use of industry standard engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD or Revit, and other specialized design software as required
• Proficient in ETAP, SKM or Easy Power
• Knowledgeable in various industry codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, ANSI, and IEEE
• A broad understanding of other engineering disciplines
• Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards for non-routine, complex engineering tasks
• Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to a specific engineering discipline
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

About the company

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. They are an ENR Top 500 Firm.