Assistant Electrical Engineer, Power - Energy Storage (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support power and energy storage project teams. The role assists with electrical design, drawings, client presentations, field inspections, and construction-phase activities across the project lifecycle.

What you'll do:

• Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
• Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry
• Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
• Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles 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 computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Basic computer skills include electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla), programs
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred