Electrical Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations) Job at Burns & McDonnell, Chicago, IL

  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

DescriptionThe Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a multidisciplinary approach to power solutions from project financing, siting and permitting to turnkey construction and startup. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies — from utility scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services.Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer who will work on project teams to create world-class solar power generation designs for new projects in a variety of project locations. The Staff Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client requirements.Responsibilities to include:Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. This includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.Modify and review electrical drawings.Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.Modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.Modeling of grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.Apply strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.Research and compile related data as required for each project.Coordination with local authority having jurisdictions on permitting requirements.Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations in support of project execution.Act as a field engineer on construction sites.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies and standards.Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 4 years of electrical engineering experience.OR a bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 4 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.OR a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.OR a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Engineering Technology and 4 years of demonstrated experience performing detailed electrical engineering design for utility scale solar plants (> 5MW).Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including team building, collaboration, and organization.Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs.Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged.EEO/Disabled/VeteransJob Field: Electrical EngineeringJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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