Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Newton, Morristown, Wallingford)

$120,000 - $175,000/Yr

Burns & McDonnell - Newton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Newton, MA

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical position at Burns & McDonnell focuses on designing electrical systems for mission-critical data center projects. This role is integral to the Mission Critical team, which operates in a rapidly growing sector of high-tech building design and construction. The engineer will collaborate across various departments to ensure the safety and compliance of electrical systems while advising clients on their needs.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems/equipment to provide for a useful and safe workplace.
• Advise clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with safety codes.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
• Participate in developing the design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution.
• Review electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
• Develop concept studies and design.
• Enforce standards and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, along with 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Data center or telecommunication facility experience.
• Knowledge of critical facility electrical design.
• Understanding of NFPA 70, 70E, 75, 101 and other applicable sections.
• Ability to write specifications for electrical equipment, devices, and material.
• Familiarity with other building systems and coordination with those systems and components.
• EIT professional designation with ambition to attain PE license.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• 401(k) retirement program
• Insurance and disability coverage
• Time off and wellness programs