**Description**
By aligning individual passions with opportunities, Burns & McDonnell provides unbridled professional growth for the best talent in the industry. Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to take control of their career potential in our Chicago office. This position will partner with a multi-discipline team to develop designs of electrical substations to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the United States and Canada. Opportunities may include, but not limited to:
+ Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.
+ Performing facets of substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
+ Performing facets of substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
+ Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
+ Preparing equipment specifications.
+ Providing support for our clients during construction.
+ Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
+ Leading a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
+ Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
+ Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
+ Participating in project proposal efforts.
+ Advancing into leadership roles.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program
+ Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is strongly preferred.
+ Three (3) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience.
+ Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
+ Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strong computer skills (e.g. Mathcad, WinIGS, Microsoft Office Suite).
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Electrical Engineering
**Primary Location** US-GA-Atlanta
**Other Locations** US-TN-Chattanooga
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time
**Req ID:** 240342
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-EH #T&D
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